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Development of advanced biosensors, microfluidic fabrication techniques, and automation tools to enable next-generation organ-on-chip systems with real-time monitoring and high-throughput capabilities.

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Biosensors & Real-Time Monitoring

We develop electrochemical and optical biosensors for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of tissue function, metabolism, and barrier integrity within organ-on-chip systems. Our label-free detection methods enable continuous data acquisition without disrupting cell cultures, providing rich longitudinal datasets for drug response and disease progression studies.

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Microfabricated polyester conical microwells for cell culture applications

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How to embed three-dimensional flexible electrodes in microfluidic devices for cell culture applications

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Organ-on-Chips for Studying Tissue Barriers: Standard Techniques and a Novel Method for Including Porous Membranes Within Microfluidic Devices

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A Reliable Reversible Bonding Method to Perfuse Microfluidic Devices

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