Regular biography
Dr Vania Braga is a Reader in Cell-cell Adhesion Signalling at Imperial College London, affiliated with the BIO department. Her research focuses on cell-cell adhesion signalling, though specific details are not provided. Dr Braga's work contributes to understanding the mechanisms underlying cellular interactions. For more information, visit her profile page at https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/v.braga.
Scholar-generated biography
Vania Braga's research focuses on cell biology, with an emphasis on signalling, cytoskeleton dynamics, small GTPases, and cell-cell adhesion. Her work explores the molecular mechanisms underlying cell-cell adhesion and how small GTPases like Rho, Rac, and Rap1 regulate these processes. She investigates the role of these proteins in epithelial cell shape, junction maturation, and the regulation of cadherin function. Her studies also address the interplay between small GTPases and other signalling pathways, such as the epidermal growth factor receptor, in modulating cell migration and adhesion. Additionally, she examines the involvement of small GTPases in tumor progression and epithelial junction integrity.