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Michael Smith is an associate professor in the College of Engineering at Boston University, where he specializes in Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on the role of the extracellular matrix in mechanobiology. He investigates the relationship between molecular mechanics and the bulk material properties of fibronectin fibers, with an emphasis on multiscale properties that regulate cell behavior. His projects have provided crucial estimates of molecular density in fibronectin matrix fibers, which are necessary for understanding the intermolecular architecture that determines molecular conformation. Smith is also engaged in projects that explore how microenvironmental properties influence cell signaling and the maintenance of tension within single cells and multicellular clusters. His work has facilitated the development of novel tools that allow researchers to regulate local microenvironments while simultaneously measuring cell stiffness, prestress, and contractility. Smith endorses making methodologies widely accessible to other mechanobiologists and supports collaborative research initiatives. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and has been honored with multiple awards including the College of Engineering Faculty Service Award and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award.
Boston University • Boston, MA
Teaching and conducting research in Biomedical Engineering focusing on mechanobiology.
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