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Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment
We are a multidisciplinary team of bioengineers and cell engineers based at the University of Glasgow.
We focus on understanding the interactions between materials, proteins and cells to gain fundamental insight into engineering cell behaviour and translating technologies to provide better healthcare.
Latest from the blog…
Miguel Secures Prestigious Arthritis UK Grant to Transform Early Diagnosis
We are delighted to celebrate the success of Dr Miguel Pineda, who has been awarded a highly competitive Arthritis UK Early Detection and Targeted Treatment Grant. This three‑year project will …Read more6th ISMB Meeting — Now Accepting Submissions
The 6th International Society for Mechanobiology (ISMB) Meeting — and the first ever to be held in Europe — is fast approaching. 📅 12th–16th July 2026 📍 Scottish Event Campus …Read more



