David Odde

David Odde is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, directing the Odde Lab. His research integrates biophysical modeling and experimental approaches to study cellular mechanics in cancer progression and neurodegenerative diseases.

• Primary Affiliation: University of Minnesota
• Key Collaborations: Mayo Clinic, University of Pennsylvania

Research focuses on cell migration and tumor growth, particularly in glioblastoma, using physics-based models validated by live cell microscopy. His lab develops "flight simulators" for diseases to predict therapeutic outcomes, including applications to SARS-CoV-2 and Alzheimer's through microtubule-tau interaction modeling.

Recent publications highlight work on durotaxis, stiffness-dependent migration, and innovative "body-storming" methods combining science with dance to deconstruct complex models. The lab's multiscale simulation approach aims to double oncology therapeutic success rates.

• Key Collaborations: Dance Professor Carl Flink, Black Label Movement
• Platforms: Cell migration simulator, Brownian dynamics tumor model