Mechanobiology plays a crucial role in the functional physiology of all musculoskeletal tissues. The process of mechanotransduction can be divided into four distinct steps: (1) mechanocoupling, (2) biochemical coupling, (3) transmission of signal, and (4) effector cell response. The Mechanobiology research team focuses on these steps and their functional outcomes at the molecular, cellular, systemic and organismal levels.
Mechanobiology
William R. Thompson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty Investigators
William R. Thompson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Diane Wagner, Engineering