Nancy Forde, Simon Fraser University
Associate Professor
Physics
Vancouver, British Columbia
nforde@sfu.ca
Office:
(778) 782-3161
Expert In
Bio/Research
We develop laser tweezers technology to characterize the mechanical response of biological molecules. We are particularly interested in the mechanics and stability of collagen, and in how these are altered during aging, and in diseases such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. We also build and ch...
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Bio/Research
We develop laser tweezers technology to characterize the mechanical response of biological molecules. We are particularly interested in the mechanics and stability of collagen, and in how these are altered during aging, and in diseases such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. We also build and characterize novel molecular motors, protein-based nanoscale devices designed to undergo directional motion and of possible relevance to drug delivery and other nanotechnological tasks.
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