Exploring the Role of Endothelial-epithelial Mechanical Interactions in Shaping Mini-organs KU Leuven
Cellular forces and their interactions with the extracellular environment play a crucial role in the shaping of tissues and organs (called morphogenesis). In my PhD I will explore the role of mechanical interactions between epithelial and endothelial cells for the complex 3D organization of vascularized mini-organs. In order to do, I will create minimal, yet physiologically relevant 3D in vitro co-culture models of epithelial and endothelial ...