Sara Perotto
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Sara Perotto is a leading researcher in the interdisciplinary field of bio-hybrid robotics and cellular optogenetics, with a focus on engineering molecular interfaces to control living tissues. Her most cited work, "Skeletal muscle cells opto-stimulation by intramembrane molecular transducers" (2023, 11 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to optically stimulate C2C12 skeletal muscle cells using specially designed molecular phototransducers. This innovation enables precise, non-invasive control of muscle contraction, opening transformative possibilities for soft robotics, medical implants, and regenerative therapies. By demonstrating that these molecular transducers can trigger collective, synchronized behavior in cultured muscle cells, Perotto has provided a foundational tool for integrating biological actuators with synthetic systems. Her contributions bridge materials science, biophysics, and tissue engineering, offering a scalable method to harness cellular mechanics for real-world applications. Perotto’s work is recognized for its elegance and translational potential, positioning her as a key figure in the emerging field of opto-biohybrid systems.
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