Generating microfluidic devices for tissue engineering applications

Microfluidic chips are miniature platforms that handle and analyze small amounts of fluids. These systems have many applications, from diagnostics to treatments, in the field of bioengineering. Microfluidic systems can create similar mechanobiological environments for cells to mimic physiological conditions, and therefore, they are often used in tissue engineering applications.
In the Mustafaoglu Lab, many projects focus on blood-brain barrier models, involving the design and fabrication of various custom-designed microfluidic chips. In this PURE Project, interns will receive training in constructing these microfluidic chips and gain experience in culturing cells inside them. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to observe ongoing experiments in the Mustafaoglu Lab.