Name: Ninja Warriors: what do immune cells, physics and bananas have in common?
Start: 2025-05-20T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-20T21:30:00
Location: Slattery's Midtown Pub

War takes many forms—between nations, within our bodies, and at the microscopic level. While governments struggle to control the arms trade, our immune system fights relentless battles against disease. Even within cells, mechanical forces compete to shape life itself. Join us for three talks exploring conflict, from international treaties to the ninja warriors of immunity and the physics of life.

Improving ninja-cell skills in cancer

Nataliya Prokhnevska (Postdoctoral reseacher)

Join us for a presentation on the ninja cells of the immune system. Learn how exhaustion of these cells in liver tumors limits their effectiveness and discover new insights into how the immune system can be harnessed to improve therapies.

The effect of international arms control law

Esmee de Bruin (PhD student)

Is the trade in bananas or the trade in conventional weapons more regulated? Until recently, there were few international agreements regulating arms trade. Esmee examines the effectiveness of international arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament treaties in changing countries’ behavior.

What is Epithelial Mechanics and Why Should We Care About It?

Nimesh Chahare (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Epithelial tissues line body surfaces, cavities, and organs, shaping our form and enabling functions like absorption and secretion. They undergo dynamic changes yet maintain structure. As living materials, they stretch, self-heal, and shift shape. Nimesh Chahare explores how epithelial mechanics inspire novel metamaterials and advance organ development insights, driving innovations in tissue engineering.

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