Mechanobiology expertise for Horizon Europe partnerships: tissue mechanics, fibrosis and regeneration

Our group at the University of Barcelona seeks to join Horizon Europe consortia requiring expertise in mechanobiology. We investigate how extracellular matrix stiffness, cell-generated forces and mechanical history regulate cell migration, phenotype and tissue function, particularly in fibrosis and cancer.

We offer:

• Engineered cell culture environments with controlled stiffness and stiffness gradients.

• Quantitative measurements of cell traction forces, migration and mechanosensitive responses.

• Experimental approaches to investigate mechanical memory and mechanical conditioning.

• Mechanobiological assessment of disease models, biomaterials and regenerative strategies.

We can lead a work package investigating how mechanical cues influence disease progression, tissue repair or therapeutic responses, and provide experimental data for computational models.