S. J. Stehbens

Tuning non-linear mechanics in collagen hydrogels modulates three dimensional cellular morphotypes

This study shows that altering the non-linear elasticity of collagen hydrogels affects cell morphology, migration, and matrix deformation through mechanical interactions with a second polymer component.

Mechanical confinement induces ferroptosis through mitochondrial dysfunction

This study shows that mechanical confinement triggers ferroptosis via mitochondrial dysfunction by inducing Drp1-dependent fragmentation and cPLA2 translocation.

c-Src induced vascular malformations require localised matrix degradation at focal adhesions

This study shows that c-Src activation in endothelial cells causes vascular expansion through focal adhesion signaling and localized matrix degradation, which can be inhibited to prevent abnormal vascular growth.

Hyaluronic acid turnover controls the severity of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations in bioengineered human micro-vessels

This study shows that HA turnover in ECM affects CCM severity in 3D microfluidic models, independent of KLF2/4.

Compression-dependent microtubule reinforcement comprises a mechanostat which enables cells to navigate confined environments

The paper shows that microtubules form a mechanostat to coordinate contractility and nuclear positioning during confined cell migration.

Collagen polarization promotes epithelial elongation by stimulating locoregional cell proliferation.

The paper shows collagen polarization drives epithelial elongation by inducing localized cell proliferation through β1-integrin and ERK signaling.

Phenotypic melanoma heterogeneity is regulated through cell-matrix interaction-dependent changes in tumor microarchitecture

This paper shows that melanoma phenotypic heterogeneity is controlled by cell-ECM crosstalk, altering tumor microarchitecture and mechanotransduction.

A Versatile Oblique Plane Microscope for Large-Scale and High-Resolution Imaging of Subcellular Dynamics.

This paper introduces an improved oblique plane microscope with enhanced resolution and usability, demonstrating its application in imaging various subcellular dynamics and challenging biological phenomena.

Persister state-directed transitioning and vulnerability in melanoma

This study identifies a compound that induces a persister state in melanoma cells, promoting differentiation and sensitizing them to a prodrug, offering a dual-target strategy for treatment.