Computational methods
Developmental biology
Cardiac dynamics
UC San Diego · Department of Physics
Rappel Lab
Understanding how cells navigate their environment
Understanding Life Through Physics
The Rappel Lab at UC San Diego focuses on understanding complex biological systems through the lens of physics. We combine theoretical modeling, computational simulations, and experimental studies to investigate fundamental questions in cell biology and cardiac physiology.
Research Areas
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Cell Motility & Chemotaxis
Understanding how cells sense and respond to chemical gradients
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Cardiac Dynamics
Modeling electrical wave propagation in heart tissue
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Developmental Biology
Physical principles underlying embryonic development
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Computational Methods
Developing novel simulation and analysis techniques