Research
We study how mechanical forces shape cellular behavior and develop new ways to measure, understand, and engineer these forces.
We develop new technologies to visualize and quantify cellular forces across scales. By combining molecular tension sensors, advanced imaging, and computational approaches, we aim to map mechanical signals in complex cellular environments and uncover how forces shape cell function.
We study receptor-level forces in immune cells to understand how mechanical interactions at the cell surface influence immune-cell behavior. By examining how forces are generated and transmitted through receptors during cellular interactions, we seek to uncover the mechanical principles that regulate immune function.
We engineer the mechanical environment of cells to control the forces they experience and explore how tuning these forces can shape cellular behavior and function. By manipulating mechanical cues across different scales, we aim to develop new ways to direct cellular responses.