Lectures related to Adhesion and Mechanotransduction

Invasion & Metastasis: Mechanisms and Implications

Explores the mechanisms of cancer invasion and metastasis, emphasizing the critical role of cell adhesion, signaling rewiring, and organotropism.

Gastrulation and Tissue Mechanics

Explores tissue mechanics, cell adhesion, and gastrulation mechanisms, including cell sorting, force balance, and genetic regulation.

The Cytoskeleton

Explores the structure, functions, and dynamics of the cytoskeleton, focusing on filament properties, growth processes, and mechanical requirements.

Heat Shock Transcription Factors: Regulation and Targets

Explores Heat Shock Transcription Factors' regulation and targets in response to stress, including HSF2's dynamic expression and impact on cell adhesion.

Cytoskeleton: Actin Filaments and Microtubules

Explores actin filaments, microtubules, monomers, proteins, dimer formation, and protein aggregation in the cytoskeleton.

Intermediate Filaments and Various Functions

Explores the structure and functions of intermediate filaments in cells, emphasizing their mechanical resistance and diverse roles.

Cytoskeleton: Cellular Organization and Function

Covers the composition and functions of the cytoskeleton within cells.

Microtubules: Structure, Function, and Regulation

Explores the structure, function, and regulation of microtubules, including forces involved in dynamics and pronuclear migration.

Cellular Cytoskeleton Components

Explores cellular cytoskeleton components, including actin filaments and microtubules, and discusses solvent-free molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.

Molecular Motors: Rotary Mechanisms

Explores the coordination and mechanisms of molecular motors, including rotary motors, ATP-synthase, and polymerization forces.

Actin: Polymerization and Cellular Functions

Explores actin's structure, polymerization, regulation in cells, and role in cellular structures.

Cell Migration and Germ Cells

Explores cell migration mechanisms, germ cells, neural crest, placodes, and genome silencing.

Cell Signalling: Receptors and Pathways

Explores cell signalling mechanisms, including receptors, pathways, and signal transduction for gene regulation and cellular responses.

Extracellular Matrix and Cell Communication Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the extracellular matrix, cell-ECM interactions, and bacterial systems.

Cytoskeleton and Tensegrity Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the structure and functions of the cytoskeleton components for cell support and movement.

Cell Adhesion and ECM Interaction Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores cell adhesion, ECM interaction, mechanical sensors, stiffness effect on cell differentiation, and artificial matrices for tissue engineering.

Cell Adhesion and the ECM Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores cell adhesion, the ECM, drug delivery, immune engineering, and tissue engineering, emphasizing the dynamic nature of ECM and its crucial role in tissue strength and homeostasis.

Corrosion and Biomaterials Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores corrosion challenges, osseointegration, surface modifications, foreign body response, and extracellular matrix components.

Cell Adhesion Patterning Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores creating cell adhesion patterns using various molecules and techniques, including ECM molecules, RGD coatings, and PEG for cell repulsion.

Extracellular Matrix: Structure, Function, and Engineering Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Discusses the structure and function of the extracellular matrix and its engineering for tissue applications.