3D Visualization of An Entire Cell

Daehwan Kim Lab

3D visualization of an entire cell: this project aims to develop a 3D computer graphics program that can visualize an entire cell (e.g. E. coli) with its inner and outer membranes, cell walls, and other numerous molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites. The program will also allow users to operate a “spaceship” within and outside a cell to explore various cellular components at different angles and sizes, like the Magic School Bus. To do this, we will need to develop several key algorithms and data structures for efficiently storing molecular structural information, identifying molecules that are currently visible from the viewpoint, and rapidly rendering molecules with different levels of detail on the fly in real time.

For more information about this project email Daehwan Kim.