Rocha Lab

I’ll soon be saying goodbye to X. It’s been a nice place to connect with scientists and engage in inspiring discussions. Sadly, the platform’s vibe has changed and I no longer enjoy being here. Those who’d like to stay in touch can find me on Bluesky: rochalab.bsky.social.

What if tweaking nanoparticles isn’t enough to improve nanomedicine?🧐Our latest work shows that tumor biology—not just particle design—affects nanoparticle behavior. Same particles, different tumors, completely different outcomes.🤯Curious? Check it out: biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

How do cells translate molecular forces into mechanical actions? 🧬🔬💪 Our new research combines Traction Force Microscopy (TFM) with FRET-based tension sensors to uncover how focal adhesions manage vinculin tension and cellular traction. Check it out: biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Lab life = science, fun, and cake! 🎂🥳 Nina Anseeuw outdid herself with this lab-logo masterpiece for her birthday. Starting 2025 on a sweet note with science and great vibes!  Here’s to more good times (and good science)! 🔬✨ #LabLife #Happy2025

Just leaving this news here.... 🤔 Bluesky is emerging as the new platform for science mikeyoungacademy.dk/?p=8861

🚨Exciting news, our latest paper in @ACSNano explores the world of optical matter of hybrid metal–dielectric nanoparticles. Collaboration with @LizMarzan_Lab ,@HofkensLab, @rdbuscalioni, @Rocha_Lab, @Fastcomet_EIC🔬Read it here: doi.org/10.1021/acsnan… #OpticalMatter #OpenAccess

A special thanks to @ProteoFun and @KouwerLab for the nice collaboration!

Using advanced proteomics and synthetic hydrogels, we’ve uncovered the link between stiffness and cancer progression. These findings point toward new therapeutic strategies targeting tumor stiffness. Learn more about this exciting discovery!

🔬 How does tumor stiffness affect cancer? Our latest research shows that stiffer colorectal tumors release proteins that fuel cancer cell migration and blood vessel formation, driving more aggressive tumor behavior. biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

🎉Celebrating 5 incredible years with an unstoppable team! 🚀 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s been a part of this journey —your hard work and passion have shaped our success. I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I can’t wait for what’s next! Let’s keep going!💪

Developed by Charlotte Cresens with key contributions from @KouwerLab, this protocol is an essential tool for those interested in mechanobiology.

🔬 Proud to share our protocol for creating PAAm hydrogels—your new go-to method for studying mechanotransduction! 💥 Customizable, efficient, and perfect for revealing how cells respond to mechanical forces. #Hydrogels #Mechanobiology biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

It’s now the turn of @HofkensLab at #MAF2024: “The power of One”. Impressive to see how many different things can be done with fluorescence microscopy! @maf2024_spain

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend #MAF2024, but the Rocha Lab is well represented! Curious about our work? Make sure to connect with Steven Huysecom, Maria Bravo, @Sarah_baaah, Guillermo Solis-Fernandez, Sandra Krzyzowska, and @samzaman17.

@ACarlier_PhD @MasereeuwR @SilviaMMihaila @LiesbetGeris @MaCSBio @MERLN_UM congrats!

I'm thrilled to share that I've been awarded an #ERCStG to develop cutting-edge tools to build computer models in an automated way. Enormously grateful for this opportunity and continued support from @MasereeuwR @SilviaMMihaila @LiesbetGeris @MaCSBio @MERLN_UM and many others!

Thrilled to announce our team is growing again with the addition of Charlotte Cresens as our new SR-expert. Welcome Charlotte! #vib #cbd #bic

But, as she embarks on her next journey as a super-resolution microscopy expert at @VIBLifeSciences, I'm certain our paths will cross again. 🥳 Best of luck, Charlotte, in your future career — you will do amazing things! #ProudPI #PhDDefense #Congratulations #NewBeginnings

🎉 Huge congratulations to Charlotte Cresens for very successfully defending her PhD last Friday! 🎓 I am incredibly proud of seeing Charlotte achieve this incredible milestone, though it's bittersweet knowing she won't be in our lab anymore. 🥹

Nano-Enhanced Hydrogels for Probing Cellular Mechanotransduction @Rocha_Lab Are you interested in an interdisciplinary PhD? Join us to explore dynamic cell-ECM interactions using advanced microscopy and nanoparticles! jobrxiv.org/job/ku-leuven-… #biophys... jobrxiv.org/job/ku-leuven-…

@AR_AbdelFattah @oeaw Congrats Abdel!

🚨I am thrilled to announce that the long and winding road to PI-ship is over. I am starting a new lab at CeMM @oeaw, using #bioengineering, #microscopy, molecular profiling and more to study the mechanics of tissue organization across the scales in health and disease🧬↔️⚙️↔️🧫