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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

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Sam Aytekin @samaytekin.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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.

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Sam Aytekin @samaytekin.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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 💪🏻

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Sam Aytekin @samaytekin.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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! 🔬

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Sam Aytekin @samaytekin.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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 Lots of unpublished research, discussions and brainstorming; making friends and making collaborators too.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!

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Sam Aytekin @samaytekin.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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. 🔬

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