Name: Linxia Gu
Title: Professor of biomedical engineering and science, department head
Department/college: Department of Biomedical Engineering and Science/College of Engineering and Science
Current research funding: $5 million as co-PI of ASCEND
General research focus: My research focuses on developing physically based computational models and conducting mechanical testing to investigate how mechanical stimuli influence cell and tissue responses, providing new insights into the interplay between mechanics and biology.
What has you excited about your current research?
The opportunity to bridge the gap between mechanics and biology drives my research. By integrating computational models with experimental data, we are uncovering how mechanical forces influence tissue and cellular responses, particularly in the areas of vascular stenting and traumatic injury to the eye and brain. This had the potential to drive breakthroughs in understanding, prevention and treatment.
Why is it important to conduct research?
Conducting research is vital for addressing pressing societal challenges and advancing our understanding of complex biomedical systems.
This spotlight was featured in the spring 2025 edition of Florida Tech Research.
