The 4th Physical Biology and Biological Physics Symposium - The Biological Physics Across Scales From Single Molecules to Organisms

Session

The Mechanical Signature of Disease: Equilibrium and Dynamics from Single Molecules to Live Cells

Session II - 3 Chair:Shi-wei Chu

16 Jan 2026, 11:50

Conveners

The Mechanical Signature of Disease: Equilibrium and Dynamics from Single Molecules to Live Cells

• Ching-Hwa Kiang (Rice University)

7. The Mechanical Signature of Disease: Equilibrium and Dynamics from Single Molecules to Live Cells

Prof. Ching-Hwa Kiang (Rice University)

Invited Speaker

Single-molecule and single-cell force measurements provide essential quantitative insights into the thermodynamics and mechanics of complex biological systems. We utilize atomic force microscopy (AFM) to analyze materials across a range of length scales, from individual biopolymers to live cells. At the molecular level, we explore the force response, equilibrium states, and dynamic properties...