Optoelectronic methods to reversibly localize arrays of cells

We develop optoelectronic methods to reversibly localize arrays of cells for use in biosensors and tissue engineering. We collaborate with S. Esener (ECE) on this project.

Polystyrene beads used as model cells on an microfabricated array Click to see the movie

Fibroblasts that have been electronically addressed to a microfabricated pattern

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Research Interests

1. BioMEMS
   Our efforts have focused on the development of microtechnology tools for cell biology research and tissue engineering applications.

2. Hepatic Tissue Engineering
   We study the effects of the tissue microenvironment on the hepatocyte phenotype in vitro, for applications in cell-based therapies.