We are pleased to announce the upcoming international conference

“Forces at Play: Emerging Themes in Mechanobiology – In Memoriam of Professor Michael P. Sheetz”,

which will take place from January 19th to January 21st 2026 at the Institut Jacques Monod, Université Paris Cité, Paris France.

This special event honors the legacy of Prof. Michael P. Sheetz, a pioneer in the field of mechanobiology, and will gather leading researchers, students, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advances in cellular mechanics, biophysics, and related disciplines.

Warm regards,

The organizing committee,

Nicolas Biais
Nils Gauthier
Benoit Ladoux
Olivier Rossier