Cell Biology Program
The Maria Akhmanova Lab
Research

Welcome to the Akhmanova lab, where we study how cells penetrate and migrate through tissues in vivo. By combining cutting-edge live imaging, mechano-biological techniques, and theoretical modelling, we aim to uncover the secrets behind these intricate processes.

Fig.1 Research methodology and goals at a glance.

Fig.2 Lab’s research focus: cell invasion controlled by surrounding tissue cells.
Research Projects
Publications Highlights
Akhmanova M.*, Emtenani S., Krueger D., Gyoergy A., Guarda M., Vlasov M., Vlasov F., Akopian A., Ratheesh A., De Renzis S., Siekhaus D.* (2022): Cell division in tissues enables macrophage infiltration // Science 376 (6591), pp.394-396. * Co-corresponding author
Fendrych M., Akhmanova M. *, Merrin J., Glanc M., Hagihara S., Takahashi K., Uchida N., Torii KU., Friml J. (2018) Rapid and reversible root growth inhibition by TIR1 auxin signaling// Nature Plants, Jul;4(7):453-459.
DOI: 10.1038/s41477-018-0190-1 * Conceived and performed mathematical modeling part of the study
People

Maria Akhmanova, PhD
Assistant Member, Cell Biology Program
- The Akhmanova laboratory studies cell invasion and migration through tissues, and how it is controlled by surrounding tissue cells.
- PhD, Lomonosov Moscow State University
- [email protected]
- Email Address
Members



Sr. Research Scientist

GSK Graduate Student

Senior Research Scientist
Lab Affiliations
Achievements
- Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Lise Meitner fellowship (2018-2019)
Open Positions
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