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Laboratory for Immuno Bioengineering Research and Applications (LIBRA)

Mechanically Redefining Immunology

At LIBRA, we bridge the gap between engineering and human biology to unlock the future of immune health. We focus on immunomechanobiology, deciphering how immune cells sense, adapt, and respond to physical forces and microenvironmental cues.

By understanding these mechanical signals, we design precise bioengineering strategies to modulate immune outcomes. Our goal is to drive cutting-edge discoveries for fundamental basic research while engineering innovative technologies for next-generation translational therapeutics.

The Interdisciplinary Toolkit

The immune system is brilliantly complex, but we thrive on making sense of it. Operating at a high-energy intersection of fields, our laboratory utilizes a diverse powerhouse of state-of-the-art tools:

Our Philosophy: Driven by Balance

True to our name, LIBRAs are fascinated by balance and are deeply cooperative by nature.

Just like the immune system itself, which relies on the flawless coordination and teamwork of key cellular players to maintain perfect immune homeostasis, our laboratory thrives on a culture of synergy. We embrace complex challenges, integrate diverse perspectives, and work as a unified team to pioneer new frontiers in healthcare through mechanocontrol.

Research

Graphical abstracts from our publications.