«Theory of Plasticity and Robustness in Natural and Artificial Systems» Workshop

In this one-day workshop we will discuss which are the building principles that endow systems with
robustness (stability) or plasticity (adaptive change) following genetic or environmental variation, with a
focus on multicellular development. The morning session will consist of talks, some of which will be
selected from attendees. In the afternoon, we will have an open debate on, among other things, 1/ Which
are good systems to study plasticity and robustness? 2/ Is there a “right balance” between abstract and
mechanistic theory? 3/ How shall we actually/really solve complex questions in a collaborative way? How
should we productively collaborate in today’s scientific ecosystem?

Check the program for more details.