Mechanobiology facility
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The Mechanobiology Facility provides access to advanced instrumentation for the biophysical and biomechanical characterisation and fabrication of biological samples and biomaterials, spanning length scales from molecules to tissues. The facility supports research in mechanobiology, enabling applications such as biomaterial development, cell mechanics studies, scaffold analysis, and organoid characterisation.
By integrating mechanical testing, high-resolution imaging, and bio fabrication technologies, the facility enables researchers to investigate how physical forces and material properties influence biological function in health and disease.
The facility is available to researchers across the University, as well as external users from academia and industry.
Equipment
Our facility houses a comprehensive suite of platforms for mechanical characterisation, imaging, and bio fabrication:
- Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
- Brillouin Microscope
- Rheometers
- Nanoindenter (Chiaro)
- 3D Bioprinters
- Confocal Microscopes
- EVOS Imaging System
- Flow Cytometry
- PRIMO Micropatterning System
What We Offer
The Mechanobiology Facility provides:
- Access to advanced platforms for biophysical and biomechanical characterisation, high-resolution optical imaging, and bio fabrication
- Technical support and hands-on assistance from experienced staff
- Training and certification for independent instrument use
- Experimental design consultation and feasibility assessment
- Assisted-service and collaborative research projects
- Data processing, analysis, and interpretation support
- Support for grant applications and industry partnerships
Who We Support
- Fundamental mechanobiology research
- Biomaterials and tissue engineering
- Cancer mechanobiology
- Stem cell and organoid research
- Regenerative medicine
- Translational and industry-driven projects
Access & Contact
The Mechanobiology Facility is open to internal and external researchers from academia and industry.
To discuss your project, training requirements, instrument availability, or potential collaborations, please contact us at: