Microfluidics, manipulating fluids at micrometer scales, offers exciting possibilities in fields like biology, chemistry, and medicine. However, traditional fabrication methods for microfluidic devices are expensive and require specialized cleanroom facilities. 3D printing presents a faster and more affordable alternative, but designing microfluidic devices for 3D printing remains a complex task.…
Exploring the world of microfluidics at VIB
The FabLab collaboration with KU Leuven allows VIB researchers to assess the potential of microfluidics for their projects.
The power of miniature channels
Imagine a world where a drop of liquid holds the key to unlocking mysteries at the cellular level or where complex biochemical reactions occur within a network of channels smaller than a human hair. …
Norfolk State University’s Department of Engineering is seeking a candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position to conduct research in the area of biophotonics. The focus of this research is on designing microfluidic devices to enable on-chip laser tweezers and traps and conducting surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for identifying breast cancer cells. Successful candidate . . .
