Stanford University · ChemistryThe Metastasis Lab
Bianxiao Cui · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Bianxiao Cui's lab at Stanford University focuses on important research that combines chemistry and biology to tackle major health challenges. The lab is working on innovative strategies to improve cancer treatment by targeting the unique characteristics of cancer cells, particularly how they survive during metastasis. Additionally, they are developing advanced technologies to monitor heart cell activity, which is crucial for understanding heart health and diseases. This cutting-edge research may lead to new therapies and better diagnostic tools.
cancer metastasisintracellular recordingnanoscale probeselectrophysiologycardiomyocytesmembrane curvaturebiomaterialssignal transductionsurvival signaling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of membrane curvature in cancer cell survival during metastasis.
AIM 02Develop nanoscale probes for real-time intracellular recording in live cells.
AIM 03Create an electrophysiology platform for scalable monitoring of cardiac action potentials.
AIM 04Explore novel therapeutic strategies to inhibit curvature-induced kinase activation in cancer therapy.
AIM 05Understand how cellular processes are influenced by mechanical forces and extracellular matrix interactions.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturepatch clampelectrophysiologynanotechnologybiochemical assaysmembrane protein analysismicroscopy techniquesdata analysis in R/Python3D cell culture
Output against the department
Publications247top 45% of dept.98th of 216
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Citations13ktop 42% of dept.90th of 216
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