Brian Griffin
Brian's research focused on the role of cellular mechanics in the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition phenomena. To aid him in his endeavors, Brian has developed a novel technique to detect and quantify cellular traction forces. He hopes to use this technique to assess the contributions of various factors that promote the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, which can then be translated to the clinical setting in the emerging field of mechanotherapeutics.
Hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, Brian finished his undergraduate degree at the University from Virginia before coming to VCU to complete his master’s thesis through the department of Biochemistry. Thanks to VCU’s close connections with the hospital for collaboration, Brian is presently wrapping up his doctoral thesis under the guidance of Dr. Lemmon. In his spare time, you can find Brian visiting local breweries with friends and his wonderful wife Emma, playing video games, and practicing his tennis skills on the court.