Sam Aytekin
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Sam Aytekin
@samaytekin.bsky.social
🎓 PhD @KULeuven | Mechanobiology & Microscopy
🧬 Measuring what the cells feel at home
🔬 Molecular Tension Probes • DNA Force Sensors • Biomimetic Hydrogels • TFM • STED
Always an honor to hear @johannaivaska.bsky.social share her insights, this time on how composite ECM components influence cell behavior, and how fibronectin-dense regions affect (or not) YAP/Oct-1 localization. An inspiring talk from an inspiring scientist. @cellmech2025.bsky.social.
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Great experience presenting my work at @cellmech2025.bsky.social, where I shared how TFM and FRET sensors reveal the relationship between cellular tractions and focal adhesion tension. Sacrificed the food and drinks, but the (rather intense) discussions made up for it 💪🏻
September 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Exciting week ahead! @cellmech2025.bsky.social is looking truly incredible and we are happy to be here as @rochalab.bsky.social. Let’s share some quality science! 🔬
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This months #GRC on Fibronectin, Integrins and Related Molecules 🔬was a reminder of how powerful in-person science can be. Lots of unpublished research, discussions and brainstorming; making friends and making collaborators too. GRC is a unique experience and I’m still processing it all!
May 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
What a view for science! ☀️⛰️
#GRC on #Fibronectin, #Integrins and Related Molecules is going strong in Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco with a beautiful backdrop. I am happy to share my work on focal adhesion mechanics in my first-time Gordon conference with the brightest minds in the field. 🔬
May 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM