Introducing the Mechanobiology and Biomechanics Forum
The Mechanobiology and Biomechanics Forum is a new cross-faculty platform at The University of Manchester that connects researchers working in mechanobiology, cell-matrix biology, (bio)nanomechanics, biomaterials, developmental biology, cancer sciences, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
Our aim is to harness the collective expertise of the Forum’s multidisciplinary community to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing. We promote the development of key methodologies, technologies, and research strategies to better understand the role of biomechanics in biological systems across health, disease, and development.
Through networking opportunities, seminars, and workshops, the Forum provides a space to share findings, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions across all related fields of research.
Our Vision and Objectives
We are formally affiliated with Advanced Materials in Medicine (AMM), led by Professor Julie Gough (Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering) and Dr Stephen Richardson (Cell and Tissue Engineering), integrated within The Christabel Pankhurst Institute. This affiliation ensures the Forum engages with senior leadership, provides feedback, raises challenges, and secures long-term support.
The Forum is guided by four key objectives:
- Researcher visibility – advertisement of researcher expertise and interests, improved communication on projects, and identification of technological crossovers, alongside promotion of collaborations both internally and externally.
- Researcher experience – a platform to discuss and address researcher needs and challenges, while promoting access to cutting-edge research methodologies and best practices.
- Accessibility to technologies – curation of an accessible and up-to-date database of expertise, available instrumentation, and authorised personnel for training.
- Communications – active discussions and knowledge-sharing through mailing lists, seminars, and workshops.
How to get involved
We kindly ask all prospective users to provide a brief description of their research projects/expertise and contacts for relevant lab members:
Please send any queries or feedback to: mechbio@listserv.manchester.ac.uk.
