Biophysics Research

Lateral electric field inhibits gel-to-fluid transition in lipid bilayers

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Quantification of in-plane flexoelectricity in lipid bilayers

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Electromechanics of lipid-modulated gating of Kv channels

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Geometry of the nuclear envelope determines its flexural stiffness

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Community Research

10 most dangerous Harris County intersections

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Nearly 400 crashes happening in 10 non-freeway intersections

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These Houston intersections saw the most crashes in the past year

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The Houston-area intersections with the most car crashes and the factors contributing to them

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What is our goal?

MacroAsp2Our research employs the theory of mechanics to elucidate the physics of interfacial rearrangements in cells that affect numerous biological processes. For example, how do macromolecules get transported into and out of the cells? How do proteins and lipid bilayers interact to create fascinating structures such as toroidal nuclear pores? How is the propagation of signals in neurons coupled to their physical state and how do these signals transmit from one neuron to the other? How do lipid membranes contribute to energy generation and storage in plants and animals? Such questions are vital not only to gain insight into the physiology of cells but also to advance the science of medicine. (Macropipette aspiration made by Brandon Satterfield)

What is our goal?

 
Group News:

Congratulations to Dr. Nikhil Walani, who has recently taken up a faculty position at IIT Delhi.

Congratulations to Dr. Ehsan Irajizad, who has taken up a faculty position at MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

Congratulations to Maryann Ivbievbiokun, who has won the 2023 BEYA student academic award.