Our research explores the biophysical and bioelectric principles governing cell behavior, integrating cell engineering, materials science, and advanced imaging to study how cells sense and respond to their environment. We focus on mechanotransduction and bioelectric signaling, key regulators of cellular function whose dysregulation contributes to chronic inflammation and fibrosis.
Our ultimate goal is to develop biomaterial-based platforms that decode the physical and electrical cues orchestrating cellular responses in health and disease, advancing therapeutic strategies for fibrosis, tissue regeneration, and immune modulation.
Research Focus
Mechanotransduction & Bioelectric Signaling: Investigating how cells interpret and respond to mechanical and electrical cues in both healthy and diseased states.
Advanced Biomaterials: Designing and synthesizing materials that mimic the dynamic properties of the extracellular matrix, facilitating precise control over cell-matrix interactions.
Disease Modeling & Therapeutics: Creating in vitro models that replicate pathological conditions to test and develop novel therapeutic interventions.