The forces that shape life – MECABIONIC Inaugural Symposium
We are delighted to announce the inaugural symposium of the Federative Research Institute MECABIONIC, taking place on November 13, 2026, at the Théâtre du Grand Château, Campus Valrose, Nice.
Under the theme “The Forces That Shape Life”, this one-day symposium will bring together researchers working at the interface of mechanobiology, cell mechanics, morphogenesis, imaging, modelling, development and disease.
We are very pleased to welcome an exciting line-up of invited speakers from France and abroad, including James Sharpe, Serena Zacchigna, Nuria Romero, Céline Cohen, Cyrille Claudet, Francesca Ballatore, Etienne Boulter, David Hernandez-Aristizabal, Louis Chevalier, Youssef Mohamady and Stéphanie Torrino.
November 13, 2026
8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Théâtre du Grand Château, Campus Valrose, Nice
Registration is free but mandatory. Please register by October 15 here.
We look forward to welcoming you to this inaugural MECABIONIC event and to a stimulating day of scientific exchange!
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