Primary objective:
To build a strong and lasting interdisciplinary framework that describes, models, and targets biomechanical forces during cancer cell invasion.
Secondary objectives:
- Integrate advanced imaging, genetics and biomechanics to measure and manipulate cancer invasion.
- Develop predictive in silico models for cancer cell invasion incorporating biomechanical parameters.
- Explore advanced quantum emitters as innovative reporters of biomechanical forces.
- Design and test new chemical compounds targeting cancer-specific biomechanical vulnerabilities.
- Build lasting bridges between biomedicine, physics, engineering and pharmacy environments.
- Raise awareness amongst clinicians and pathologists, incorporate biomechanics elements in curricula for students, and in advanced courses to train the next generation of scientists.
