Yale University · BiochemistryMechanobiology and Cell Dynamics Lab
Julien Berro · New Haven, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Julien Berro's lab explores how physical forces impact cellular processes such as endocytosis, which is how cells take in nutrients and communicate. By developing innovative force sensors and protein engineering techniques, the lab aims to understand the mechanics behind these processes at a molecular level. This research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for diseases like cancer and metabolic disorders by leveraging mechanical signals to influence cell behavior.
endocytosismechanobiologycellular engineeringforce sensorsprotein design
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop force sensors to measure forces on proteins during endocytosis
AIM 02Investigate the flow of endocytic proteins under force
AIM 03Create programmable molecular devices to modulate cell behavior based on mechanical signals
Skills the Lab Values
genetic manipulationquantitative microscopyprotein engineeringsingle-molecule microscopymathematical modeling
Output against the department
Publications78bottom 16% of dept.337th of 402
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Citations1.6kbottom 6% of dept.379th of 402
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