“How chromatin regulates the biophysical function of cells - learning from NETosis" - Neutrophils are innate immune cells critical for host defense again pathogens. To accomplish their tasks, neutrophils need to generate, transmit and withstand cell-scale physical forces which allow them to deform, rapidly move, and kill pathogen…

Engineered environments for cell fate decisions - The function of a cell is, in part, regulated by its surrounding tissue microenvironment. The chemical composition and mechanical properties of this environment provide essential cues that direct stem cells toward specific fates. In this talk, I will describe our efforts to design…