project title
Cancer mechanics; Neuronal Imaging; New technology development; Computations
Our Integrative Mechanobiology & Biophysics (IMB) Laboratory’s research is transdisciplinary by nature. We study how mechanical forces affect the biological functions in living cells and organisms. We innovate bio-inspired engineering to solve grand challenges in sustainable health care, energy, and environment. Our laboratory integrates physics theory of solid and fluid mechanics, super-resolution STORM/PALM/STED imaging, optogentics, CRISPR genome editing, nanotechnology, biochemistry, and computational modeling. We apply our findings to prevent, diagnose, and treat mechanics-associated human diseases, including cancer, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and brain disorders. The successful applicants will receive cutting-edge multidisciplinary training and participate projects with full financial support. We deem it is our key responsibility to promote all our students/trainees to successfully achieve their career goals.
Assistant professor
Xin Tang, Ph.D.
Xin Tang, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the college of engineering department of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Additional Details
Student Level | Postdocs
Undergraduate & Graduate Students | Postdocs
The lab is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs.
Academic Year
Junior & Up
The lab is looking for volunteers that are a junior or further along in their academic career.
Prerequisites
Research interest
All volunteers must have a strong self-motivation and work ethic for scientific research.
Time Commitment
10-20 hours a week
Volunteers are eligible to work up to 20 hours a week.
Location
On Campus
Research will be performed on the University of Florida main campus, with potential opportunities for remote work.
Semesters Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
The lab is open to volunteers each semester of the academic year.
Method
Research Credit/Paid
All volunteers are eligible for research or academic credit. If there is lab funding available, then there may be opportunity for payment in the future.
Publications
Possible Co-Authorship
Volunteers have the opportunity to earn co-authorship in a paper.