Microfluidics

Microfluidics exploits a multidisciplinary approach to design systems where micro-volumes of fluids can be precisely controlled and manipulated. The use of microfluidic systems coupled with real-time high resolution imaging has revolutionized the field of cell biology providing the opportunity to investigate cell behavior within in vivo-like microenvironments. We design and manufacture microfluidic devices for a variety of research applications. Specifically, we developed an easy-to-use platform embedding flexible PDMS electrodes and carbon nanotubes to generate uniform electrical fields for cell stimulation. We fabricated magnetic reversibly sealable microfluidic devices by implementing PDMS/iron micropowder layers. Also, we exploited microfluidic devices to investigate the role of fluid dynamics on cell alignment, cell docking, and cell spheroid generation by coupling different experimental data with computational models.


NEWS / EVENTS

15/05/2010 Meet us at the Lab-on-a-Chip European Congress in Dublin (25-26 May)!
31/03/2009 Dr. Matteo Moretti wins the Prize “Ricerca.tissimi”
We are proud to announce that CTE-Lab PI Matteo Moretti, PhD, has been awarded with the Prize “Ricerca.tissimi” to the 20 Best International Achievements within Health, Environmental and Industrial Pr

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