Summer School on "Modeling and Computation in Biomechanics"

A one-week Summer School on "Modeling and Computation in Biomechanics" will take place in Graz, Austria, in September 15-19, 2008. The aim of the Summer School is to present a state of-the-art introduction to biomechanical modeling and computation at different length scales. The emphasis s on the nonlinear behavior embracing models of molecular dynamics, single filaments, etwork structures, the cytoskeleton and the nucleus. Multiscale models and ontinuum models for soft tissues including arteries, aortic valves, cartilage and the cornea will also be presented.

The Summer School is addressed to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in echanical and civil engineering, applied mathematics, (bio)physics, biomedical engineering, physiology and materials science interested in broadening their interests in the area of biomechanics, and more senior scientists and engineers (including some from relevant industries).

For more details please see the Website: www.biomech.tugraz.at/summerschool