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Since October 2009, the Schwarz group belongs to the Institute of Theoretical Physics of Heidelberg University.
In the summer term 2010, we will offer two courses:
- Stochastic dynamics: lecture with exercises, together with Thorsten Erdmann, Tue 2.15 - 4.00 pm at INF 227 / HS 2
- Physics of cells: seminar for students in intermediate semesters, Mon 4.15 - 6.00 pm in seminar room at Bioquant, INF 267
In both cases, the course will be given in English or German depending who is going to attend.
For more information on our teaching activities, please check out our teaching site.
We have openings for master, diploma, PhD and Postdocs positions. Please visit our jobs page for more details.
Some recent theory papers:
- C. Korn, S. Klumpp, R. Lipowsky, and U. S. Schwarz.
  Stochastic simulations of cargo transport by processive molecular motors.
  J. Chem. Phys. 131:245107, 2009.
- I. B. Bischofs, S. S. Schmidt, and U. S. Schwarz.
  Effect of adhesion geometry and rigidity on cellular force distributions.
  Phys. Rev. Lett., 103:048101, 2009.
Some recent collaborations with experimental groups::
- J. Weichsel, N. Herold, M. J. Lehmann, H.-G. Kräusslich, and U. S. Schwarz.
  A quantitative measure for alterations in the actin cytoskeleton investigated with automated high-throughput microscopy. Highlighted as in this issue
  Cytometry A, 77:52-63, 2010.
- S. Münter, B. Sabass, C. Selhuber-Unkel, M. Kudryashev, S. Hegge, U. Engel, J. P. Spatz, K. Matuschewski, U. S. Schwarz, and F. Frischknecht.
  Plasmodium sporozoite motility is modulated by the turnover of discrete adhesion sites. Press release
  Cell Host Microbe, 6:551-562, 2009.
- J. Colombelli, A. Besser, H. Kress, E.G. Reynaud, P. Girard, E. Caussinus, U. Haselmann, J.V. Small, U. S. Schwarz, and E.H.K. Stelzer.
  Mechanosensing in actin stress fibers revealed by a close correlation between force and protein localization.
  J. Cell Sci., 122:1665-79, 2009.
For more see our complete list of publications.
Congratulations to Achim Besser and Jakob Schluttig for the successful defense of their doctoral theses (on April 29 and June 3 2009, respectively).

Ulrich Schwarz,
Last Update: 08.02.2010 14:59:03