Research
Biophysical biomarkers to characterizate the activation of cancer-associated fibroblasts
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Funding source(s): | Life Science Initiative |
Start: 01-10-2018 / End: 30-09-2021 |
We will explore how we can use cytoskeletal morphologies and cellular mechanics as a reliable biomarker of cancer-associated fibroblast activation. At later stages, we will test whether this biomarkers can be used as readout for drug screens to target the activated stroma of cancerous tissue.