Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Mechanotransduction at Cell-Cell Contact

04 Apr 2012 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Hamid Tabdili

Differential adhesion between cadherin subtypes expressed on cell surfaces is postulated to direct cell segregation during tissue morphogenesis. The studies described here used magnetic twisting cytometry and traction force microscopy to test the impact of cadherin binding selectivity on …

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Investigating Dendritic Filopodial Dynamics in Highly Controlled Microenvironments

21 Jan 2012 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Anika Jain

The establishment of the intricate wiring of the nervous system relies on filopodial navigation to form complex interconnections between neurons. Until recently, cellular level investigations into filopodial dynamics had focused primarily on axonal growth cone filopodia. Here we focus on their oft …

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Precisely Size Controlled Drug-silica Nanoconjugate for Cancer Therapy

05 Dec 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Li Tang

Drug delivery nanomedicine, exemplified by micelles and nanoparticles roughly in the size range of 1-200 nm, have attracted much interest in the past 2-3 decades as alternative modalities for cancer treatment. The size of these drug delivery vehicles has been strongly correlated with their in vivo …

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Directed Blood Vessel Growth Using an Angiogenic Microfiber/Microparticle Composite Patch

05 Dec 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ross J DeVolder

Therapeutic angiogenesis has emerged as a promising strategy to treat various acute and chronic vascular diseases, and to enhance tissue repair and regeneration. Common revascularization therapies include the administration of angiogenic factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). …

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Deconvolving Stiffness in MEMS Pedestal Cell Mass Measurements

05 Dec 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Elise Corbin

The complex relationships between a cell's behavior and the physical properties of both itself and its environment have long been of interest. Specifically, the understanding the mechanisms through which a cell's physical properties influence cell growth, cell differentiation, cell cycle …

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 19: How can you tell if a cell is cancerous?

14 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 20: Nanoparticle contrast agents for tissue

14 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 22: Mechano-transduction mechanical micro environment determine cell fate

14 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Taher A. Saif

Lecture by Taher Saif.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 23: Mechano-transduction mechanical micro environment determine cell fate (examples), possible mechanisms

14 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Taher A. Saif

NCN@Illinois, Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 9: Characteristics of a normal cell

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Scott Siechen

Lecture by Scott Siechen.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 5: Lab on Chip - Mechanical

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rashid Bashir

NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 6: Lab on Chip - Optical

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rashid Bashir

Rashid Bashir, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Bioengineering Ann Nardulli, Molecular and Integrative Physiology Catherine Murphy, Chemistry Taher Saif, Mechanical Science and Engineering NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology …

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 7: Integrated Devices and Quiz

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rashid Bashir

Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 8: Introduction to cancer biology

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ann M Nardulli

NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 10: Characteristics of a cancer cell

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Scott Siechen

Lecture by Scott Siechen.

llinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 11: Metastasis

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ann M Nardulli, Zuhaib Bashir Sheikh

Course Instructor: Ann Nardulli, Molecular and Integrative Physiology ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Omar Sobh Zuhaib …

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 12: Role of chemicals, radiation, and infectious agents in cancer

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ann M Nardulli

NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 13: Role of heredity, oncogenes, and tumor suppressors in cancer

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ann M Nardulli

NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 14: Most common cancers in men and women and Quiz

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ann M Nardulli

NCN@Illinois Laura Miller Cellular and Molecular Mechanics and BioNanotechnology (IGERT) Midwest Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NCN@Illinois

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 15: Therapeutic Nanotechnology: Biological pore sizes and nanocarriers

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 16: Therapeutic Nanotechnology: Metal nanoparticles and hyperthermia

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 17: Diagnostic Nanotechnology: Colloidal metal nanoparticle optics

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications in Cancer and Mechanobiology Lecture 18: Diagnostic Nanotechnology: Surface chemistry of nanoparticles

31 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Catherine J. Murphy

Lecture by Catherine Murphy.

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Multi-Modal and Multi-Functional Magnetic Particles for Cancer Imaging

27 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Adeel Ahmad

Differential adhesion between cadherin subtypes expressed on cell surfaces is postulated to direct cell segregation during tissue morphogenesis. The studies described here used magnetic twisting cytometry and traction force microscopy to test the impact of cadherin binding selectivity on …

Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Magnetomotive Molecular Nanoprobe

27 Oct 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Stephen Boppart

The diagnostic, interrogational, and therapeutic potential of molecular nanoprobes is rapidly being investigated and exploited across virtually every biomedical imaging modality. While many types of probes enhance contrast or delivery therapy by static localization to targeted sites, significant …