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Ian Swinburne is an Assistant Professor of Cell Biology, Development and Physiology at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology and the Division of Cell & Developmental Biology. His research integrates quantitative cell biology, developmental biology, and physiology to study how tissues, cells, and subcellular dynamics coordinate to form organs and initiate physiologies in zebrafish. The lab focuses on hydraulic control mechanisms in vertebrate organs, particularly in the ear, eye, and kidney, leveraging live-imaging, CRISPR-based genetics, and biophysical measurements. Key projects include understanding pressure regulation in the inner ear, mechanisms governing eye pressure, and multi-scale principles of organ maintenance.
Research interests emphasize conditional epithelial barriers, tissue mechanics, and the interplay between molecular regulation and organ-level dynamics. His lab develops advanced imaging techniques like Fourier-based 3D multistage transformers and serial multiview microscopy to observe subcellular dynamics in vivo. Recent work includes studies on lamellar projections as pressure relief valves and hydraulic feedback in inner ear development.
Publications highlight breakthroughs in imaging technology, epithelial dynamics, and developmental processes. Collaborations span bioengineering, physics, and computational biology. No specific advising or grants details are provided, but the Swinburne Lab actively engages in interdisciplinary projects at UC Berkeley’s Molecular & Cell Biology Department.
