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Mechanobiology of intestinal organoids

Group: Integrative cell and tissue dynamics Group leader: Xavier Trepat (xtrepat@ibecbarcelona.eu) The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic tissue that self-renews every 3-5 days. Epithelial self-renewal is achieved through the … Read more

Control of cell function by nuclear mechanics

Group: Cellular and molecular mechanobiology Group leader: Pere Roca Cusachs (proca@ibecbarcelona.eu) A major hallmark in bioengineering is the ability to engineer cells to carry out specific tasks, which can then … Read more

New strategies to combat bacterial infections

Group: Bacterial infections: antimicrobial therapies Group leader: Eduard Torrents (etorrents@ibecbarcelona.eu) Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Disease-causing bacteria that resist antibiotic treatment are now widespread in every … Read more