Priscilla Y. Hwang, Panagiotis Mistriotis, Haogang Cai, Longwei Liu, Bo Zhang, Quinton Smith, Jacopo Ferruzzi, Peter Yingxiao Wang, Song Li
This perspective derives from the presentations and discussions on mechanobiology at the 2025 Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conference in San Diego. Mechanobiological processes play critical roles in tissue development, regeneration, and disease progression. Recent advances in engineering, biology, and medicine have enabled the translation of mechanobiology discoveries into clinical practice, giving rise to the emerging field of mechanomedicine. The development and application of engineering technology and tools have provided new insights into how mechanical cues regulate immune cell response, stem cell differentiation, cell migration, and cell metabolism. In this perspective, we highlight exciting discoveries and innovative tools in mechanobiology research, and discuss challenges that must be overcome to truly bridge the gap between mechanobiology and mechanomedicine.