Physical Science of Cancer

Session Title for Website and App: Physical Science of Cancer

Special Session Program

Description: Over the past decade, the recognition that physical properties of cells and tissues are as critical as genetic determinants in cancer progression has fueled a new wave of interdisciplinary research. This symposium will unite experts in biomedical engineering, physics, cancer biology, and translational medicine to explore how biophysical principles can revolutionize our understanding of cancer as well as its diagnosis and treatment. The goals of this special session are as follows.
(1) Enhance Understanding of Cancer Mechanobiology: Share advances in techniques for measuring and understanding cancer mechanobiology.
(2) Advance Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Identify opportunities to enhance detection and treatment strategies through physical sciences and engineering approaches.
(2) Innovate Cancer Models via Tissue Engineering: Explore how bioengineered tumor microenvironments can provide more physiologically relevant models for studying cancer progression and therapeutic response.
(3) Empower the Next Generation: Provide early-career researchers with cutting-edge methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and professional development resources to drive innovation in the field.