Pedro Arrasate

Pedro Arrasate is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Biofisika Institute (CSIC, EHU), University of the Basque Country, where he conducts research in the Membrane Nanomechanics Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Vadim Frolov. Previously serving as a lab technician in the same group, he now contributes to cutting-edge research on cellular membrane mechanics.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of the Basque Country
• Master of Science in Biotechnology, Madrid
• PhD, University of the Basque Country

Research Focus: His work centers on membrane nanomechanics and biophysics, investigating the mechanical properties of cellular membranes through advanced experimental techniques. This research bridges cell biology and nanotechnology to understand fundamental biological processes at the molecular level.

Arrasate's current projects in the Membrane Nanomechanics Laboratory explore membrane curvature, lipid bilayer mechanics, and cellular remodeling processes, utilizing state-of-the-art biophysical methodologies to advance understanding of membrane-related cellular functions.