We are pleased to announce that our PI, Dr. Jacopo Di Russo, and Mercator Fellow, Dr. Jennifer Young, have been appointed as guest editors for the forthcoming npj Biological Physics and Mechanics Collection entitled Mechanobiology of the Extracellular Matrix.
https://www.nature.com/collections/baeaeehfcd
Together, they will curate a curated series of research articles, reviews, and commentaries that elucidate how mechanical properties and ECM composition govern cellular behavior across physiological and pathological contexts. The special issue seeks contributions exploring:
This npj Biological Physics and Mechanics Collection highlights the pivotal role of mechanobiology in understanding how the extracellular matrix influences biological functions and dysfunctions across development, aging, regeneration, and disease. Under the guidance of Drs. Di Russo and Young, the issue aims to showcase innovative, interdisciplinary advances at the intersection of physics, engineering, and biology.
Submissions are now open for original research, reviews, and perspectives. We encourage authors from across these intersecting fields to contribute to this initiative.
Congratulations to Jacopo and Jennifer on their appointment!
We look forward to seeing the impactful contributions this special issue will bring to the mechanobiology community!