Research Overview

We study the role of Mechanics and Transport processes in cellular physiology using a combination of mathematical modeling and experimental techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, atomic force microscopy, microelectrode measurements of nitric oxide, and a variety of custom-designed devices for mechanically stimulating cells.

Research Areas
  • Cellular mechanics of Neural Trauma and Repair
  • Multiscale Mechanics and Transport in Endothelial Flow Responses
  • Mechanics of Cell Adhesion and Migration in Cancer Metastisis
Recent Publications
  • Mechanically-induced membrane poration causes axonal beading and localized cytoskeletal damage
    Experimental Neurology
  • Poloxamer 188 Reduces Axonal Beading Following Mechanical Trauma to Cultured Neurons
    Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
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Recent News
  • Allison presents Cholesterol Enrichment Inhibits Endothelial Capacitative Calcium Entry (CCE) at BMES in Texas!
    October 8, 2010
  • First annual lab retreat is a success!
    September 1, 2010
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