Cell fluid interaction: inside and outside cells (2023–2026)
- Abstract:
- The project aims to measure mechanics at the cellular level using a combination of optical tweezers for measurement of nano-scale environment around/inside cells and light-sheet microscopy for imaging. The project expects to generate new knowledge about movement of cells through their environment, relating to collective behaviour which is of importance in understanding infections and formation of biofilms. Expected outcomes include deepened understanding of an enigmatic process conserved from amoebae to humans, by which cells `drink and eat by `gulping fluid and supplement their nutrient intake by degrading proteins and cell debris. It will generate new knowledge of these processes to better understand how mechanics affects cellular life.
- Grant type:
- ARC Discovery Projects
- Researchers:
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Professor
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of ScienceProfessor
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of ScienceAffiliate of ARC COE in Quantum Bio
ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum BiotechnologyFaculty of ScienceAffiliate of ARC COE for Engineered
ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum SystemsFaculty of ScienceAffiliate Professor
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology -
Senior Lecturer
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of ScienceSenior Lecturer
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of Science -
NHMRC Leadership Fellow
Institute for Molecular BioscienceNHMRC Leadership Fellow
Institute for Molecular BioscienceAffiliate of ARC COE in Quantum Bio
ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum BiotechnologyFaculty of Science -
Research Fellow
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of ScienceResearch Fellow
School of Mathematics and PhysicsFaculty of ScienceAffiliate of ARC COE for Engineered
ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum SystemsFaculty of Science
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- Funded by:
- Australian Research Council
