Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting| Padova 2019

Quantitative Aspects of Membrane Fusion and Fission

Welcome Letter

May 2019

Dear Colleagues, We would like to welcome you to the Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting on Quantitative Aspects of Membrane Fusion and Fission . Quantitative understanding of the biophysical mechanisms causing membrane fusion or fission requires analysis of dynamical and physiologically relevant localized changes and interactions of proteins, lipids, and messenger molecules. This interdisciplinary meeting will address the growing need for collaboration between experimentalists and theorists to fully take advantage of the quantitative nature of the experimental observations in this field and to improve the quantitative descriptions of membrane events. The scientific program offers 44 talks and 64 posters covering a wide range of cell types and membrane structures, and methodologies spanning from mathematical simulations via image and statistical analysis to different cutting-edge experimental techniques. We hope that the meeting will not only provide a venue for sharing recent and exciting progress, but also promote discussions and foster future collaborations in the area of membrane fusion and fission. With participants from five continents and with highly diverse backgrounds, there should be excellent opportunities for interacting with new acquaintances during coffee breaks, the banquet, and the organized tours of the University Botanical Gardens and the historical University of Padova. We also hope you will enjoy the cultural and historical attractions of Padova. Thank you all for joining our Thematic Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Padova! Best regards, The Organizing Committee

Sebastian Barg Jenny Hinshaw Dinah Loerke Morten Gram Pedersen Jakob B. Sørensen