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2026 Chaste Workshop
Chaste Workshop - Sheffield 1st - 3rd July 2026
This workshop has now concluded.
Materials
The workshop materials can be found in this repository.
Workshop Aims
Over the course of the workshop, you will:
- Learn about how to use chaste for cell-based modelling
- Get allocated time to sit down with an experienced Chaste developer who can help with how you might be able to integrate chaste with your work and contribute back to the project via “Bring your own project” sessions
- Have opportunities to network with other researchers in the cell-based modelling sphere throughout the workshop and at the free workshop dinner on the Thursday evening
- Hear about the latest and upcoming Chaste features
Event Details
When & Where
The workshop will be held at the University of Sheffield from Wed 1st - Fri 3rd July. Most activities will take place in Pam Liversidge Building, Design Studio 02 - E05.
Timetable
Wednesday 1st July
| Start | End | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 11:00 | Arrivals |
| 11:00 | 11:15 | Welcome Address |
| 11:15 | 11:30 | Introductions (1 minute each, optional slide) |
| 11:30 | 12:30 | Talk: Introduction to vertex models & other cell-based modelling paradigms |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | 14:00 | Hands-on session: Anatomy of a Chaste program |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Hands-on session: Cell-based modelling with Chaste |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Scientific case study #1: Vaishnudebi Dutta - An agent-based model to investigate the dynamics of HIF, TGF-𝛼, and EGFR signalling under hypoxic conditions in cancer spheroids |
| 15:30 | 16:30 | Bring your own project #1: Get support to code up a model related to your research |
Thursday 2nd July
| Start | End | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | 9:35 | Early feedback session |
| 9:35 | 10:15 | Talk: Chaste for cell-based modelling - latest features and future plans |
| 10:15 | 11:15 | Hands-on session: Chaste for cell-based modelling - User projects & the C++ API |
| 11:15 | 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 | 12:30 | Hands-on session: The subcellular element method |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | 14:00 | Scientific case study #2: Joshua Grier - Modelling T cell maturation within the thymus |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Talk: Intro to SBML |
| 14:30 | 16:00 | Hands-on session: SBML |
| 16:00 | 17:30 | Bring your own project #2 |
| 18:30 | 20:30 | Conference Dinner - Ego Restaurant |
Friday 3rd July
| Start | End | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | 10:30 | Hands-on session: Creating your own python bindings |
| 10:30 | 11:30 | Talk: How to get further support / how to contribute to Chaste |
| 11:30 | 11:45 | Coffee break |
| 11:45 | 12:15 | Scientific case study #3: Gary Mirams - Cardiac Chaste |
| 12:15 | 12:30 | Retrospective: lessons learned, future plans with Chaste |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | 14:30 | Bring your own project #3 |
| 14:30 | 16:00 | Developers+ meeting (optional): Explore collaboration and funding opportunities |
| 16:00 | Departures |
Venue and Accommodation
Most workshop activities will be held in Pam Liversidge Building, Design Studio 02 - E05.
Hotel Information
Workshop attendees will be hosted at The Rutland Hotel. You will have your own individual en suite room and breakfast is included.
Supported by
BBSRC Grant BB/V018647/1
