MECHANO-METABOLISM

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TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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CANCER & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Welcome to the Zhang Lab - the Cell Biophysics Laboratory!

We are hiring!

See the Open Positions page for more details!

Fostering an Inclusive and Supportive Research Environment

At the Zhang Lab, we are committed to creating a collaborative and welcoming research environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued and supported. We believe that scientific progress is driven by a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a culture of curiosity, integrity, and mutual respect in our research. Our lab strives to:

Support student and trainee success by providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
Encourage diverse perspectives in scientific discussions and problem-solving.
Promote an inclusive learning environment where all lab members feel respected and empowered to contribute.

What do we do? See the Research page for more.

MECHANO-METABOLISM

We investigate how mechanical forces regulate cellular metabolism and influence disease progression. Our work focuses on understanding the crosstalk between the physical cell microenvironment and cellular bioenergetics, exploring its impact on cancer invasion, metastasis, and regenerative processes to advance precision mechanomedicine.

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

We develop advanced bioengineering and computational tools to study mechanobiology and metabolism at multiple scales. Our technologies enable precision diagnostics and targeted therapeutic strategies, enhancing disease modeling, uncovering new treatment targets, and accelerating discoveries in cancer and regenerative medicine.

Who are we? See the People page.

ENGINEERING, MECHANICS, COMPUTATION, BIOMEDICINE

We are an interdisciplinary group. We use a combination of engineering, mechanics/physics, computation, and biological wet lab approaches to solve the most challenging biomedical problems.

About the background: Tumor cells adopt a drafting-mechanism during collective invasion

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