A/Prof Sara Baratchi

Lab Head | Mechanobiology & Microfluidics
Mom, wife, dog lover |Alice Baker Fellow | Translational-Basic Scientist | STEM Equity Advocate | Animal-Free Research

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

For when you're writing your letter to Santa this year.
#upturnedmicroscope

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

A Heart of Stone - A Disease-Inspired In Vitro Model of Aortic Valve Ste... https://t.co/x12n40lW0z via @YouTube

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Biomechanic regulation of neutrophilextracellular traps in the cardiovas... https://t.co/jW2x4zMlgq via @YouTube

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Immunity in motion: The role of mechanics in macrophage biology https://t.co/WIXwUSTJkT via @YouTube

[Prof AJ Jenkins @Prof_AJ_Jenkins]

Global type 1 diabetes prevalence, incidence, and mortality estimates 2025: Results from the International diabetes Federation Atlas, 11th Edition, and the T1D Index Version 3.0 - Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice https://t.co/H9XGKbF3bX

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Excellent presentation by @Prof_AJ_Jenkins on diabetes stigma and why language matters.
#LanguageMatters @BakerResearchAu

[Jess Frith @Frithlab]

1 week to go- apply to our team as a senior postdoc developing new hydrogels for direct laser writing and applying them to study mechanobiology. Also an opportunity to grow your teaching and leadership skills. Closing 12/1/25 https://t.co/2p0rSdhCNF...

[MicroTAS @MicroTas2025]

Announcement: For your calendars the #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗧𝗔𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱��𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

We hope to see all our #microfluidic and #microsystems community in Adelaide, Australia so have your abstracts with us by then!

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Had the pleasure of meeting Prof @SuYiTsai1 today at National Taiwan University to discuss research and future collaborations. I also loved their innovative glove recycling system to help save the environment. #GreenLab @BakerResearchAu

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Super proud of my PhD student @ManijehKh2020 for presenting her work and bringing home a poster prize from the 5th #ISMB2024! Thanks to @AuSMBSoc for the travel support. @BakerResearchAu @RMIT

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Had an amazing time at #ISMB2024 in Taiwan! Great to catch up with Aussie colleagues, make new connections, and share exciting research. Glad we made it despite the typhoon! @AuSMBSoc @BorisMartinac @Charles_D_Cox @ManijehKh2020

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

It was a pleasure attending and presenting our work on aortic stenosis at @atheroaussie meeting this week.

[AAS @atheroaussie]

A/Prof Sarah Baratchi presented on mechanotransduction in immune cells, relevant to aortic stenosis

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

#MicroTAS2025 is going to be the MicroTas ever! @MicroTASofficials

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Had a great dinner with Aussie colleagues as we gear up to host #MicroTas2025 in Australia. @mcbreadmore @PriestCraig @GuijtRosanne @DrAnnaW_lab

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Kicking off #MicroTas2024 in beautiful Montreal, chaired by Prof. @Aaron__Wheeler & @JunckerLab! @DrHangTTa @DrAnnaW_lab MingLi

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Excellent keynote presentation by prof Roger Kamm of ⁦@MIT⁩ on modelling neurological disease on a Chip ⁦@MicroTas2024⁩

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

These findings highlight the significant role of tissue mechanics in regulating immune responses. Understanding this could lead to novel therapeutic targets for treating chronic inflammatory conditions and preventing excessive coagulation.

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

We explored how mechanical forces—specifically cyclic stretch and substrate stiffness—affect NETosis. We found that increased stretch and stiffness amplify NETosis and sensitivity to NET-inducing agents via activation of Calpain, PI3K, and FAK pathways.

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

We explored how mechanical forces—specifically cyclic stretch and substrate stiffness—affect NETosis. We found that increased stretch and stiffness amplify NETosis and sensitivity to NET-inducing agents via activation of Calpain, PI3K, and FAK pathways.

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Thrilled to announce our lab's latest paper led by @ManijehKh2020, "Cyclic Stretch Enhances Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation," has just been published! https://t.co/7XVKcWQxAM
@BakerResearchAu @RMIT @ProfKhPeter @BMCBiology

[A/Prof Sara Baratchi @SBaratchi]

Thrilled to announce our lab's latest paper led by @ManijehKh2020, "Cyclic Stretch Enhances Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation," has just been published! https://t.co/7XVKcWQxAM
@BakerResearchAu @RMIT @ProfKhPeter @BMCBiology

[MicroTAS @MicroTas2025]

Students/postdocs: do you want to connect with Industry Leaders in Microfluidics? Register for the "Laminar Mixer" networking session designed to advance your career in microfluidics. Attendance is capped. Reserve by Oct. 15. Scan QR code to register.