Research Rotation Project

Research Rotation

Single Cell Adhesion

Robert Ros
Home Department - Physics
Areas of Study - Nanobiophysics
Office - PSB-359
Phone - 4807279280
E-mail - robert.ros@asu.edu
Designation - Experimental

The adhesion of cells to other cells or to the extracellular matrix is a complex process, which plays a central role for example in embryogenesis, tissue development, wound healing, cell migration and invasion. We are studying quantitatively the interaction of single cells to defined substrates using force spectroscopy technologies based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) combined with confocal fluorescence microscopy. In this project we will analyze the interaction of cells with different fibrinogen surfaces related to blood clotting and thrombus formation.