Bénédicte Sanson

Bénédicte Sanson is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on early development, morphogenesis, gastrulation, segmentation, and the use of Drosophila as a model organism. She investigates how genetic inputs interact with cellular and tissue mechanics to generate form, with particular emphasis on axis extension and compartmental boundary formation. Her work employs techniques such as Drosophila genetics, live imaging, and computational analysis.

Bénédicte Sanson is a biologist at the University of Cambridge whose research focuses on the mechanisms underlying tissue morphogenesis and cellular organization. Her work explores how mechanical forces and signaling pathways interact to drive developmental processes in Drosophila. She investigates the role of cell adhesion, actomyosin dynamics, and compartmental boundaries in shaping epithelial tissues. Her studies highlight the importance of mechanical coupling and polarity in embryonic development, particularly during axis extension and segmentation. By combining genetic, imaging, and biophysical approaches, she elucidates how cellular behaviors contribute to pattern formation and tissue integrity.