Lana Research Group Dr. Gabriela Moreira Lana

The Lana Research Group focuses on understanding how material architecture and mechanics regulate biological function. Our research combines biomaterials, soft matter mechanics, and advanced experimental systems to engineer dynamic materials that mimic, probe, and interact with living environments.

We view material architecture, dynamic mechanical response, and biological function as interconnected design principles that guide both our research and training. By integrating concepts across molecular, microscale, and macroscopic length scales, our group seeks to uncover how biological environments influence cellular behavior, tissue remodeling, and disease progression.

Our work spans three interconnected research directions:

• Dynamic cancer microenvironments using engineered biomaterials and microfluidic platforms

• Wearable biointerfaces for adaptive sensing and health monitoring

• Biofabrication and 3D bioprinting of architectured soft materials for tissue engineering applications