PhD Research
Cancer Mechanical Biomarkers
Investigated the mechanical signatures of cancer cells and tissue, using atomic force microscopy to link biomechanics to disease state as a route to earlier, physically grounded diagnosis.
- Problem
- Can cancer cells be distinguished through their mechanical behavior?
- Approach
- Single-cell mechanical characterization, viscoelastic creep analysis, cytoskeletal structure, and statistical analysis.
- Outcome
- Investigated measurable differences and heterogeneity in malignant and non-malignant cell behavior.
- Question
- Can cell mechanics reveal disease state?
- Method
- AFM, mechanical characterization, biomaterials
- Application
- Cancer detection & diagnostics
- Output
- Peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrates Biomedical research · quantitative thinking · diagnostic translation
