The young scientists introduce themselves

Lena Rübeling - PhD student

Interactions Between Macrophages and Lung Epithelia: Mechanical Properties of Cellular Contacts and Implications for Collective Dynamics

Hi, I'm Lena

I'm a PhD student in biophysical chemistry at the Georg-August University Göttingen, where I study the mechanical interactions between alveolar lung epithelium and alveolar macrophages. In my free time, I enjoy reading and traveling. Discovering new places reflects the curiosity that drives me both scientifically and personally and inspires me just as much as my research.

Lizchen Chen - Postdoc

Interactions Between Macrophages and Lung Epithelia: Mechanical Properties of Cellular Contacts and Implications for Collective Dynamics

My research explores how mechanical signals are integrated to regulate cellular behavior at the lung interface between alveolar macrophages and epithelial cells. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing table tennis, swimming, and spending time with friends to relax and recharge.