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Tag Archives: microfluidics
BioMEMS by any other name
In researching microfluidics companies to add to the list, I’ve realized that outside of academia almost no one uses the term BioMEMS when discussing microelectromechanical systems applied to biology. Instead it’s “microfluidics” or “lab on a chip.” The term BioMEMS is a spin-off of the acronym MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), itself a term that has not [...]
Joel Voldman on microfluidic manipulation of cells and their environment
Recently I ran across a video of my former advisor at MIT, Joel Voldman, speaking as part of the 2008 CIMIT Summer Education Series: Frontiers of Microfluidics and Microsystems in Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Medicine. In the video below (and available directly from CIMIT here), Joel highlights his group’s work using microfluidic technology and BioMEMS [...]
Listing of microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip companies
To get a better handle on what’s happening in commercial microfluidics / lab-on-a-chip / BioMEMS, I’ve started putting together a list of companies worldwide specializing in those areas. Sometimes the definition of lab-on-a-chip can be fuzzy; some companies also work on nanotech and not just micro, some companies are working on medical sensors but not [...]
Microfluidics on Twitter: anyone out there?
I’ve been playing with Twitter over the past few months, trying to see what it’s about, who’s using it and how. In all this time I’ve encountered only a handful of Twitterers who regularly mention microfluidics (although there are many who cover nanotechnology). Searches for “Lab on a Chip” turned up a few more accounts, [...]
Microfluidics standardization: when will devices talk to each other?
Prototype microfluidics are costly, time-consuming to build, and difficult to use It can take a lot of time to design, build, and test a custom microfluidic device from scratch. Not only does the chip itself need to be created, but packaging, controllers, pumps, and optical detection systems must often be incorporated to run the device. [...]
3 great microfluidics talks on the web
If you can’t attend the microfluidics talks I’ve posted for the Boston area, there are some excellent talks on the web. Check out these three from leaders in the field: 1. George Whitesides talks about paper microfluidic diagnostics and much more at TEDBoston. 20 minutes. (2009) 2. Stephen Quake asks, “Is it beyond the reach [...]
Micro/Nano-technology Seminar Series @MIT
The organizers of the Micro/Nano-technology Seminar Series (MNSS) at MIT have put together a fantastic lineup this fall. Unless otherwise noted, the talks are held on Thursdays at 3pm in Building 36 on the fourth-floor (Room 428). Thursday, September 24: Prof. Ali Javey, University of California at Berkeley Thursday, October 8: Darren R. Link, Ph.D., [...]
Agresti talk on drop-based microfluidic screening
Now that fall is approaching along with the beginning of the academic year, Boston has exploded with activity. There are a ton of upcoming events related to microfluidics/BioMEMS/medicine that I will be highlighting in the next few days. While all of the talks are in the Boston area, links to audio/video recordings will be listed [...]
Fluidigm microfluidics used in stem cell research
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have been one of the hottest areas of recent stem cell research, because iPS cells may offer the same therapeutic potential as embryonic stem cells, but without embryo destruction. Ever since the development of human iPS cells by the Yamanaka lab, researchers have been working to establish whether iPS cells [...]
No Small Matter: Science on the Nanoscale from Felice Frankel and George Whitesides