WELCOME TO BENDIXLAB
Dive into the intersection of biology and physics. Our mission is to decode how cells convert force, shape, and motion into biological function. To achieve this, we work at the crossroads of theoretical physics, molecular and cell biology, medicine, nanoscience, and plant science, creating a shared quantitative framework that enables truly interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Focus
We investigate how cells use physics to organize their cell surface proteins through phase separation and geometry and how cells sense mechanical signal from their environment. Explore our findings in GPCR mechanosensing, cell surface dynamics, repair and organization using interesting new experimental methods.
Our research areas
BendixLab specializes in research spanning GPCR mechanosensing, the organization of surface structures, single molecule biophysics, membrane phase behavior and shapes using advanced imaging and bio-manipulation methods. We provide in-depth insights and innovative solutions.
GPCR mechanosensing
We want to understand the mechanisms underlying how cells sense and respond to mechanical forces through GPCR receptors.
Physics at the cell surface
Filopodia are sensing antennae which exist on all cells. We have investigated the rotational and retraction dynamics of filopodia by using parallel 3D confocal imaging and optical trapping.
Membrane curvature
By creating biologically relevant nanoscale curvatures on the cells surface we investigate how proteins bend membranes and also how they sense existing membrane curvatures.
Plant Biophysics
We use optical bio-manipulation and scattering microscopy to investigate the properties of plant cells
Single molecule biophysics
We use advanced multitrap+high resolution imaging system to explore single proteins
Thermoplasmonics
Thermoplasmonics is a new optical method which can be used for gaining and understanding a range of biological and biophysical phenomena
Contact us
Place
Jagtvej 132, 2200 Copenhagen
Danmark
