Cell Shape Variability and Its Implications in Epithelial Monolayers

Explore the fascinating world of cell shape variability in epithelial monolayers through this insightful 29-minute talk by Saroj Kumar Nandi. Delve into the origins and implications of the nearly universal distribution of cell shapes observed in different epithelial tissues. Discover how a single parameter, alpha, can describe the probability distribution function of cell aspect ratios, leading to a universal relation between standard deviation and average. Learn about the strong correlation between cell shape and monolayer dynamics, and how both static and dynamic properties can be described using the alpha parameter. Gain valuable insights into recent research on the implications of cell shape variability for epithelial systems. This presentation, part of the Thematic Programme on "Non-equilibrium Processes in Physics and Biology" at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics, offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of biology and physics in understanding cellular structures and behaviors.