Biomechanics & Mechanobiology

Our biomechanics and mechanobiology research programs span molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Our mechanobiology labs are investigating how physical cues of the microenvironment affect cell and extracellular matrix behaviors involved in tissue homeostasis, healing, and disease progression. Biomechanics studies are characterizing and manipulating the forces and deformations experienced by biological tissues and organs, or their replacements. Research in these areas particularly focus on the vasculature, orthopaedic tissues, cancer, and stem cells. 

Helim Aranda-Espinoza Associate Professor 301-405-8250 | helim@umd.edu Profile

Alisa Morss Clyne Professor 301-405-9806 | aclyne@umd.edu Profile

Catherine K. Kuo Associate Chair of Research (301) 405-3439 | ckk@umd.edu Profile

Kimberly Stroka Associate Professor 301-314-1813 | kstroka@umd.edu Profile

Li-Qun Zhang Professor 301-405-1391 | zhangl@umd.edu Profile