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Cornell University

Fischbach Lab

We apply engineering principles to understand how tissue microenvironments influence cancer initiation, development, and therapy response.

Our Values

We value diverse ideas and identities and actively cultivate a community of inclusion and mutual respect both within our group and through interdisciplinary collaborations. This environment fosters scientific curiosity, creativity, and rigor to advance knowledge and the professional development of our lab members.

Recent Publications

Whitman MA, Mantri M, Spanos E, Estroff LA, De Vlaminck I, Fischbach C. Bone mineral density affects tumor growth by shaping microenvironmental heterogeneity. Biomaterials. 2024.

Beeghly GF, Deng J, Fischbach C. Protocol to fabricate elastomer microwells for three-dimensional culture of primary adipocytes. STAR Protocols. 2024.

Recent News

Congratulations to Garrett for defending his thesis on the role of mammary adipocytes in obesity-associated breast cancer progression!

Congrats to Garrett and Jenny for their recent publication in STAR Protocols. Read it here.