Biophysics Research
Biophysics Research
In 1944, pioneer of Quantum Mechanics Erwin Schroedinger delivered a series of lectures with the title "What is Life" that examined what modern physics was able to say about how biology worked on the molecular level and how biological solutions to problems of self-organization in the face of entropy could inform physics. These lectures and the book that resulted from them inspired many physicists (including Francis Crick, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA) to turn their attention to molecular biology. This has developed into the area called either Biophysics or Biological Physics that is represented at 51ĀŅĀ×.
Research Faculty
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Peter JungNon-linear Dynamics and NeuroscienceDr. Jung researches the organization and function of living systems in terms of concepts and principles from physics. He uses an array of methods ranging from analytical theory to detailed computational modeling. All projects are integrated with experimental research performed by his collaborators elsewhere.
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Alexander NeimanElectro-receptors and Signal TransductionDr. Neiman conducts research on theoretical biophysics, nonlinear dynamics, stochastic processes.
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David TeesExperimental Biophysics of Cell AdhesionDr. Tees conducts research on experimental biophysics.
Institutes & Facilities
Quantitative Biology Institute
With faculty drawn from the departments of Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Physics.