We are elucidating the mechanisms by which the functions of cells and tissues adapt to mechanical environments on the basis of biomechanics. We are also trying to clarify the mechanism and micro- and nanoscopic biotransport. Macroscopic biotransport can be often be analyzed by using a differential equation to model physical phenomena. However, biotransport at much smaller scales (the micro-and nano-scales) is more difficult to model in physical detail. Clarification of the mechanisms of such micro- and nanoscale biotransport will be useful not only in improving our understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the maintenance of stable biological functions, but also for the development of clinical applications such as tissue engineering.
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The Main Research Topics
Imaging and analysis of mechanically induced intracellular transport
Analysis and evaluation of the mechanical properties of cancer cells
Numerical analysis of cell dynamics and mass transport in microcirculation
Development of biomimetic materials for controlling cell functions