Jiro Nagatomi, Ph.D.

Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology

Cellular mechanotransduction of hydrostatic pressure
Mechanosensitive ion channels of bladder urothelial cells
Intracellular signal transduction pathways
Bone-marrow stem cell differentiation under pressure

Mechanical Conditioning of Cells for IVD tissue regeneration
Collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Mercuri
Bioreactors for mechanical stimulation
Mechanical characterization of engineered tissue

Hydrogel-based smart tissue adhesive
Thermal crosslinking polymer
Mechanical properties tailored for urological organs
Drug-delivery for scar inhibition