Spatial Organization of Biological Fuctions | BPS Thematic Meeting

Spatial Organization of Biological Functions Meeting

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October 2025

Dear Colleagues,

We welcome you to the Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting entitled, Spatial Organization of Biological Functions organized jointly with the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR), Bengaluru. Understanding why and how biological functions are spatially organized requires a concerted effort from scientists of diverse backgrounds, as the spatial organization operates from the nanometer-scale of small liquid droplets condensates inside cells to centimeter-scale skin color pattern formation in animals. As the significance of this field has been increasingly appreciated, it is now time to bring together leading scientists at the meeting to discuss current advances, share expertise, and, most importantly, define the underlying biophysical principles. This thematic meeting aims to bring together scientists from diverse fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, to explore recent advances in the study of the spatial organization of biological functions across various length and time scales. Topics of discussion will include chromosome folding, transcription, membrane transport, intracellular and intercellular communication, tissue patterning, and more. The conference is organized into 9 distinct sessions moderated by the Session Chair. We hope these discussions will resolve controversies, identify new research directions, and promote collaborations and connections. These discussions must be conducted with civility, respect, and good-faith argumentation; organizers and moderators will actively manage any departures from these principles. We invite you to actively take part in these discussions, the vibrant poster sessions, and the informal exchanges during the coffee breaks and meals.

Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors Nikon.

The Organizing Committee: Sankar Adhya Anjana Badrinarayanan Melike Lakadamyali Vijay Kumar Krishnamurthy Satyajit Mayor Jie Xiao