Regular biography
Sara Gallini is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the BIO department at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Her research focuses on the mechanics of cells and tissues, with an emphasis on regeneration and disease. She teaches courses such as Mechanics of Cells and Tissues (BIO-300) and Stem Cell Fate in Skin Epithelium (BIO-628). Gallini is also involved in the PhD program committee for the Molecular Life Sciences program. Her lab website provides additional information on her research and teaching activities.
Scholar-generated biography
Sara Gallini is a Tenure-track Assistant Professor at EPFL Switzerland, specializing in Two-photon microscopy, Stem cells, Wound-healing, Cancer, and Cell Competition. Her research explores the molecular mechanisms underlying spindle orientation and its role in cell division, particularly in the context of tissue repair and tumor initiation. Gallini's work investigates how injury and cellular interactions influence oncogenic processes, such as Ras-driven growth and ERK signal dynamics. Her studies highlight the interplay between stem cell behavior, tissue resilience, and cancer progression, offering insights into the molecular basis of tissue regeneration and tumor suppression.