Our main aim is to develop and apply multiapproach models (in silico, in vitro, and ex vivo) to better understand relevant biological processes, with special emphasis on the interaction between cells and their biophysical environment.

We are experts in developing biological models integrating the state of the art in mathematical simulation tools and microfluidic technology to mimic biological functions or diseases and monitor cells and tissues in biomimetic environments.

We mainly focus on reproducing physiological and pathological situations to better understand biological processes with industrial or clinical impact.

We try to cover all facets of a research group: fundamental research, translation to clinics, and technology transfer to industry and high-level training.

Our main difference is the seamless combination in most of our projects of physico-mathematical or data-driven models with biomimetic microfluidic based devices to build reliable, robust, easy-to-use and cost effective models of relevant biological problems which could impact the clinical practice and medical industry.

We develop our research under the umbrella of national and European projects in close collaborations with other national, international groups as well as companies and clinicians.

Our outcome is related to publications in high-impact journals, patents, and products and training of new PhDs. With this aim, we are a group always open to incorporate new talents, where they will find a very proactive group involved in ambitious projects.