During morphogenesis, cells coordinate behaviors like movement, adhesion, and force generation to shape tissues. Using bioengineering and molecular tools in fruit fly embryos, researchers study how collective cell actions drive tissue organization.

Wound repair, a conserved morphogenetic process, involves changes in cell shape, molecular dynamics, and mechanical forces to close tissue gaps. Since embryonic wound healing occurs without inflammation or scarring, understanding its mechanisms has important implications for surgery and regenerative medicine.

The research employs three approaches:

1. Live imaging and computational analysis to track dynamic cellular and molecular changes during wound closure.
2. Molecular screening to identify components involved in force generation.
3. Biophysical methods to explore how tissue mechanics influence and regulate healing.