Dr. Andreea Trache

Biography

Dr. Andreea Trache is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in Medical Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on the study of cellular responses to mechano-chemical stresses from a biophysical perspective. The laboratory develops new microscopy techniques that provide unique capabilities for real-time studies of cell behavior in response to mechanical stimulation. Dr. Trache’s work also involves investigating the fundamental biophysical principles of cellular adaptation to their microenvironment, utilizing non-traditional integrative experimental approaches. Significant emphasis is placed on the mechanical forces that determine cell functions such as contraction, proliferation, and migration. Through innovative experimental methods, the lab aims to gain insights into the molecular mechanisms of mechanotransduction, particularly how cells sense and integrate mechanical forces at the molecular level. The group utilizes live vascular cell models to directly observe cellular responses to stimuli, which helps decode transient microscopic events often masked by average macroscopic behavior.

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