Publications

Chondrobags : a high throughput alginate-fibronectin micromass platform for in vitro human cartilage formation

Witte Kimia, de Andrés María C, Wells Julia, Dalby Matthew J, Salmeron-Sanchez Manuel, Oreffo Richard O C

Biofabrication Vol 12 (2020)

https://doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/abb653

Bacteria-laden microgels as autonomous three-dimensional environments for stem cell engineering

Witte K, Rodrigo-Navarro A, Salmeron-Sanchez M

Materials Today Bio Vol 2 (2019)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtbio.2019.100011

From the intercellular to the extraterrestrial : the need for interdisciplinary spatial study

Stock Paul, Oliveira Sonja, Vermeylen Saskia, Witte Kimia, Chatzimichali Anna, Spence Charles

Space and Culture, pp. 1-14 (2025)

https://doi.org/10.1177/12063312251363083

Physical stimulation of stem cells using surface acoustic waves

Witte Kimia, Witte Christian, Salmeron-Sanchez Manuel, Cooper Jonathan

7th Termis World Congress (2024)

From gene to gesture : the silent symphony of body mechanics

Witte Kimia

Winter 2023 (2023)

Bendy Body to Bendy Brain

Witte Kimia, Kirkwood Jonny

(2023)

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Research Interests

I am interested in understanding the mechanosensitivity of cells during the organogenesis of connective tissues, with a particular focus on the nervous system (both central and peripheral). I’m also interested in engineering Blood-Brain Barrier organoid models using microfluidics for applications in disease modelling and drug discovery. But my biggest interest is to show how the laws of physics make life possible and to use those laws to shape how life computes toward deterministic, controllable outcomes.

The group website: Cell Cubed

If you share a research interest similar to mine and are a prospective PhD student or postdoctoral researcher, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Professional Activities

Acoustic stimulation of mesenchymal stem cells

Invited speaker

24/10/2025

Institute of Physics (External organisation)

Member

10/3/2025

UKRI Talent Peer Review College (PRC) (External organisation)

Advisor

2/8/2024

Biochemical Society (External organisation)

Member

4/7/2023

Strathclyde ESRC IAA Operational Board Member (External organisation)

Member

25/4/2023

ECM Mechanics Impact on Cell Morphology & Connectivity

Invited speaker

16/12/2022

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Projects

Acoustic modulation of cellular ageing | Leverhulme Studentship | Arstall, Andrew

Witte, Kimia (Principal Investigator) Windmill, James (Co-investigator) Arstall, Andrew (Research Co-investigator)

Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature Inspired Acoustics (NIA) Studentship

01-Jan-2025 - 30-Jan-2029

Geometries of Migration: Glioblastoma Cell Dynamics in Microconfinement

Witte, Kimia (Principal Investigator) Schulte, Carsten (Co-investigator) Merrett, Lorna (Research Co-investigator) Fowler, Dylan (Research Co-investigator)

John Gaylor Collaboration Fund (JGCF) 2025

01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026

NeuroFlow Dynamics: Acoustofluidics in Neurodegeneration Studies

Witte, Kimia (Principal Investigator)

01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026

(Bio)active matter-based computation | Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)

Witte, Kimia (Principal Investigator) Dowdell, Adam (Research Co-investigator)

06-Jan-2025 - 05-Jan-2026

Cultures of Collaborative Research in a Socially Progressive Technological University / R230557-201

Witte, Kimia (Co-investigator)

01-Jan-2025 - 28-Jan-2026

NorthWest Bio DTP 2024 | Nerea Caro Guerrero

Witte, Kimia (Principal Investigator) Strawbridge, Rona J (Research Co-investigator) Di Caprio, Giuseppe (Research Co-investigator) Salmeron-Sanchez, Manuel (Research Co-investigator) Tokatlidis, Kostas (Research Co-investigator) Caro Guerrero, Nerea (Research Co-investigator)

01-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2028

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