@Rocha_Lab

Laboratory of Bio-materials and Nanotechnology @ KU Leuven ➡︎ https://xitter.cf/t.co/qaQeum2usV

 Leuven, Belgium
susanarocha.github.io/
Joined April 2018
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I’ll soon be saying goodbye to X. It’s been a nice place to connect with scientists and engage in inspiring discussions. Sadly, the platform’s vibe has changed and I no longer enjoy being here. Those who’d like to stay in touch can find me on Bluesky: rochalab.bsky.social.
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What if tweaking nanoparticles isn’t enough to improve nanomedicine?🧐Our latest work shows that tumor biology—not just particle design—affects nanoparticle behavior. Same particles, different tumors, completely different outcomes.🤯Curious? Check it out: biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Tumor Biology Influences Nanoparticle Behaviour in Cancer Models

Nanoparticles (NPs) are a promising tool for cancer therapy, yet few have successfully reached clinical application. Current nanomedicine development pipelines are focused on optimizing physical...

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How do cells translate molecular forces into mechanical actions? 🧬🔬💪 Our new research combines Traction Force Microscopy (TFM) with FRET-based tension sensors to uncover how focal adhesions manage vinculin tension and cellular traction. Check it out: biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Linking Molecular Tension and Cellular Tractions: A Multiscale Approach to Focal Adhesion Mechanics

Focal adhesions (FAs) are mechanosensitive structures that mediate force transmission between cells and the extracellular matrix. While Traction Force Microscopy (TFM) quantifies cellular tractions...

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Lab life = science, fun, and cake! 🎂🥳 Nina Anseeuw outdid herself with this lab-logo masterpiece for her birthday. Starting 2025 on a sweet note with science and great vibes!  Here’s to more good times (and good science)! 🔬✨ #LabLife #Happy2025
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Just leaving this news here.... 🤔 Bluesky is emerging as the new platform for science mikeyoungacademy.dk/?p=8861
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🚨Exciting news, our latest paper in @ACSNano explores the world of optical matter of hybrid metal–dielectric nanoparticles. Collaboration with @LizMarzan_Lab ,@HofkensLab, @rdbuscalioni, @Rocha_Lab, @Fastcomet_EIC🔬Read it here: doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c10… #OpticalMatter #OpenAccess
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🔬 How does tumor stiffness affect cancer? Our latest research shows that stiffer colorectal tumors release proteins that fuel cancer cell migration and blood vessel formation, driving more aggressive tumor behavior. biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Deciphering stiffness-driven changes in colorectal cancer by proteomics

Tumor stiffening plays a pivotal role in cancer progression. Increased tumor stiffness, resulting from interactions between cancer cells and their surrounding microenvironment, alters the tumor’s...

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Using advanced proteomics and synthetic hydrogels, we’ve uncovered the link between stiffness and cancer progression. These findings point toward new therapeutic strategies targeting tumor stiffness. Learn more about this exciting discovery!
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A special thanks to @ProteoFun and @KouwerLab for the nice collaboration!
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🎉Celebrating 5 incredible years with an unstoppable team! 🚀 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s been a part of this journey —your hard work and passion have shaped our success. I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I can’t wait for what’s next! Let’s keep going!💪
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🔬 Proud to share our protocol for creating PAAm hydrogels—your new go-to method for studying mechanotransduction! 💥 Customizable, efficient, and perfect for revealing how cells respond to mechanical forces. #Hydrogels #Mechanobiology biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Synthesis and mechanical characterization of polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogels with different...

The impact of mechanical cues on cell behavior is increasingly being recognized, rendering hydrogel platforms that mimic the extracellular matrix indispensable in in vitro cell biology research....

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Developed by Charlotte Cresens with key contributions from @KouwerLab, this protocol is an essential tool for those interested in mechanobiology.
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It’s now the turn of @HofkensLab at #MAF2024: “The power of One”. Impressive to see how many different things can be done with fluorescence microscopy! @maf2024_spain
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Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend #MAF2024, but the Rocha Lab is well represented! Curious about our work? Make sure to connect with Steven Huysecom, Maria Bravo, @Sarah_baaah, Guillermo Solis-Fernandez, Sandra Krzyzowska, and @samzaman17.
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Thrilled to announce our team is growing again with the addition of Charlotte Cresens as our new SR-expert. Welcome Charlotte! #vib #cbd #bic – at Louvain, Belgium
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Charlotte Cresens for very successfully defending her PhD last Friday! 🎓 I am incredibly proud of seeing Charlotte achieve this incredible milestone, though it's bittersweet knowing she won't be in our lab anymore. 🥹
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But, as she embarks on her next journey as a super-resolution microscopy expert at @VIBLifeSciences, I'm certain our paths will cross again. 🥳 Best of luck, Charlotte, in your future career — you will do amazing things! #ProudPI #PhDDefense #Congratulations #NewBeginnings
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Nano-Enhanced Hydrogels for Probing Cellular Mechanotransduction @Rocha_Lab Are you interested in an interdisciplinary PhD? Join us to explore dynamic cell-ECM interactions using advanced microscopy and nanoparticles! jobrxiv.org/job/ku-leuven-27… #biophys... jobrxiv.org/job/ku-leuven-27…

Nano-Enhanced Hydrogels for Probing Cellular Mechanotransduction

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PicoQuant@PicoQuant8 Aug 2024
Prof. Susana Rocha (@Rocha_Lab) from the @KU_Leuven is one of our excellent invited speakers at this year's Single Molecule Workshop. She will talk about "Imaging Cellular Forces: From Micro to the Nano Scale". ➡️ Register by Sept. 6: picoquant.com/events/detail/… Our annual Workshop on Single Molecule Spectroscopy is an interdisciplinary conference that brings together researchers who develop and apply #fluorescence #microscopy and spectroscopy techniques in life and materials sciences, #physics, and #chemistry. October 8 - 10, 2024 Berlin, Germany.
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Light therapy + nanoparticles = a powerful cancer-fighting duo! Do you want to know more? Read our latest review on current advancements!👇🏻 #Nanotechnology #CancerResearch sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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A reflection of the nice collaboration between @KU_Leuven and @UniMelb
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