Pönisch Group
The Pönisch Group is interested in the morphodynamics of living systems. In particular, we focus on the role of shape noise in influencing biological function across scales, from single cells to tissues. Rather than treating noise as a hindrance or mistaking it for biological variability, we aim to understand how noise drives biological function. This question is particularly important in both development and disease, where changes in cell and tissue shape frequently occur and are essential for biological processes.
The central aim of our group is to identify common principles of morphodynamics across biological systems and scales. By studying shape as a quantifiable dynamic property of living systems, we hope to better understand how biological matter reorganises during development and disease.
As a theory group at the interface of physics, data science, and biology, we combine quantitative image analysis, morphometrics, and theoretical modelling, and work closely with experimental collaborators at HT and beyond.
Group members
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Wolfram Pönisch
Research Group Leader