Focusing on how geometry and physical constraints shape living tissues, the project explores a groundbreaking idea: that the global shape and curvature of tissues aren’t just consequences of development, but active players in how cells move and organs form.

By studying two biological systems, Drosophila embryos and the developing wing during metamorphosis, GeoMorpho aims to decode how geometric boundaries influence internal forces to guide morphogenesis. It’s an ambitious interdisciplinary dive into the mechanics of life itself.

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Congratulations to Thomas Lecuit on this well-deserved recognition!