Cell division is a fundamental process in biology.
Cells orchestrate their functions, in part, through discrete calcium signals.
In this seminar, we will explore a new perspective and paradigm shift on the regulation of cell division and other essential cellular processes. Our studies show that cells use a digital signaling mechanism that integrates several fundamental metabolic pathways within a parallelized network of enzymes in cells. We will also discuss how single photon multispectral imaging of calcium signals and enzyme activity, quantitative analysis of cell signals, and modeling of biological systems have helped to provide important insights into cellular signaling and regulation. Elements of that signaling and control system are common among animal, plant, and fungal cells. Since 1977, he has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers and videotapes, given over 80 invited seminar and symposium presentations, holds two U.S. patents that stem from his research, and has several pending patents.