Membranes are essential constituents of any living organism. Their mechanical properties determine diverse aspects of physiological importance for the cell, such as stability and external factor resistance. Using Vesicle Fluctuation Analysis (VFA), one can infer the bending elastic constant and the rigidity of lipid membranes. We are interested in studying the changes in these constants under different conditions, such as the presence of charges or cholesterol.

Rudy Mendez in collaboration with Andres Gonzalez Mancera