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Mathematical tales of a sperm tail


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Dr. Hermes Gadelha

University of York, Reino Unido

Resumen:
Breakthrough research into the mechanics of sperm tails has profound implications for life itself, from human reproduction to the development of sustainable food production. Fluid dynamics, elasticity and mathematical biology can provide predictive insights into the mechanics of these specialised cells during their arduous journey through the often hostile environment of the female reproductive tract. Brazilian-born Dr Hermes Gadelha talks about his work at the fertile union of mathematical logic, biomechanics and medicine.

Brief bio:
Dr Gadelha is a mathematician who does biology. He works in the fertile intersects between mathematics, fertility and active soft-matter. Following his DPhil in Mathematics at the University of Oxford, he worked as a Research Fellow in Mathematics at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, before going back to Oxford as a Robert Hooke Research Fellow. Today, he is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics and the External Relations and Public Engagement Officer at the University of York, Honorary Fellow at Centre for Human Reproductive Science, Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust UK, and the fertility expert for the international Science Media Centre (SMC), London, UK. His research has generated significant international recognition, with over than 50 worldwide media press releases and TV interviews, including BBC, Science, New Scientist and Discovery Channel.

Miércoles 26 de septiembre, 2018
17:00 hrs.
Salón 203, Edificio Anexo, IIMAS

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