Physics and mechanics of biological systems
Who are we ?
We are a group of bio-physicists & engineers working at the interface between biology, physics & mechanics at CBS in Montpellier, France.
We explore the hidden links between mechanics, structure and dynamics of biological systems ranging from red blood cells and bacterial flagellar motors to bacterial biofilms and bioaerosols.
We are developing a toolbox of cutting-edge techniques, such as nano- and micro- manipulation, fast optical microscopy, holography, iSCAT, microfluidics, macro- and micro-rheology.
We enjoy new challenges & collaborations !
Sept 2024. We welcome Alejandro Vasquez Arzola, from UNAM (Mexico), spending one sabbatical year in our group.
August 2024. Congratulations to Andy and Manouk, who are presenting research in hemophysics and airborne transmission respectively at the 100th years anniversary of ICTAM taking place in Korea.
May 2024. Ashley's Impulscience project featured in Sciences et Avenir.
May 2024. Congratulations to Arianna, awarded the "Prix de thèse interdisciplinaires 2024 de Montpellier X"
May 2024. Welcome Amélie Astézan, our new lab manager.
Apr 2024. Our paper on the dynamics of the proton motive force in bacteria is accepted in Sci.Adv. Congratulations Anais!
Check the 3rd edition of the HemPhys school taking place in December in Montpellier !
Feb 2024 congratulations to Ashley, awarded with the CNRS Bronze Medal !
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