Microfluidics is a modern technology that can replace traditional methods of conducting biological experiments, offering precise control of fluid flow and high throughput. In recent years, research has highlighted the tremendous potential of microfluidics in advancing biological studies and medical diagnostics.
To closely mimic in vivo conditions, the project involves culturing cells in micro-incubation chambers filled with hydrogel. Owing to their structure, hydrogels resemble the native extracellular matrix, effectively recreating the natural environment for cell growth. The use of specially designed microchambers combined with a hydrogel of unique properties enables the development of an innovative platform for studying cell populations. This solution allows for precise evaluation of cellular responses to specific chemical substances or drugs.
A numerical model of substance diffusion in the medium will be applied to virtually test the designed microfluidic systems, allowing optimization before implementation in production.
The proposed microfluidic system opens new research opportunities, enabling precise analysis of cell behavior under experimental conditions that cannot be achieved using conventional macroscopic tools.
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