This course explores how mechanical forces influence cell behavior and tissue organization. It focuses on the underlying biological mechanisms, including cytoskeletal and membrane dynamics, as well as cell–cell and cell–extracellular matrix adhesion, that enable cells to sense and respond to mechanical cues.
Students will examine how these mechanical signals regulate key processes such as development, tissue repair, and disease progression. The course integrates fundamental biological concepts with examples from current research and introduces essential experimental tools used to study cell and tissue mechanics.
By the end of the course, students will understand how mechanical forces shape cell morphology, tissue architecture, and cell fate decisions.
- Professor: Sara Gallini
- Teacher: Sakshi Anil Kharche
- Teacher: Nathan Klotz
- Teacher: Mustafa Öztürk
