Cells are the basic entities of biological systems. They can be seen as little machines that have particular physical properties, which enable them to navigate their 3D physical environment and fulfil their biological functions. We investigate these physical - mechanical and optical - properties of living cells and tissues using novel photonics and biophysical tools to test their biological importance. Our ultimate goal is the transfer of our findings to medical application in the fields of improved diagnosis of diseases and novel approaches in regenerative medicine.

Research Fields

• Cell Mechanics
• Mechanosensing
• Tissue Mechanics
• Biophotonics