A New Paradigm: Quantitative Cell Biology

The Science and Technology Center for Quantitative Cell Biology is working to develop 4D (space plus time) whole-cell models and experiments to transform our understanding of how cells function, forging a new scientific understanding of the cell that will have implications for human health, photosynthesis, evolution, and beyond. This will lead to a new research discipline–quantitative cell biology–that will transform our ability to understand and predict life processes while making quantitative cell biology tools and models widely accessible.

Using cutting-edge imaging and simulation tools as well as experimental methods, the center is advancing the study of healthy and diseased cells, as well as accelerating research into metabolism, cell division, and gene expression. We’re also sharing science with communities of all ages through a partnership with the popular computer game Minecraft.