µBTS: Bio-microfluidic Technical Seminars - Season 3, Seminar 3

Supported by the Organ-on-Chip Network of Excellence

µBTS (microbites) is a seminar series with the aim of bringing together Imperial researchers working in the fields of Biomicrofluidics and Organ-on-chips, in order to create a more collaborative and efficient community. In contrast to existing seminars that focus on research outcomes, this series is designed, both for and with, the researchers working in the lab using microfluidic technologies. The content will focus on techniques and problem solving, with two talks from researchers and one talk from an expert technician running microfab facilities at Imperial.

Dr Jennifer Frattolin - ''Let’s talk microscopy: The ins and outs of microfluidics and live cell imaging''

Dr Frattolin is a research associate in the Moore lab, where she conducts research on how dendritic cells migrate in response to chemokines using microfluidics. Today, she will be discussing the ins and outs of live cell imaging and how you can maximise the microscopy resources within the Department of Bioengineering for research success.  

Dr Larry O'Connell - ''Making microfluidics less painful ''

Dr. O’Connell is a postdoctoral research associate currently working on a number of projects in and around millifluidic organ-on-chip approaches to drug screening and personalised medicine. His talk will cover 3D printing for micro- and milli-fluidics, the fluidic bench — a modular and adaptable platform for microfluidics and introduces a new type of integrated pressure controller device.

Maike Haensel - ''Tiny Channels, Big Troubles: Challenges in Microfluidic Lung Disease Modelling ''

Maike Haensel is a final year PhD student in the lab of Prof Beata Wojciak-Stothard in the NHLI focussing on understanding the impact of respiratory diseases on vasculature. Maike will present her experience on establishing a novel microfluidic platform connecting six different cell types within a single chip model, offering insights into epithelial-vascular cell interactions.

In person: Please register to attend on Eventbrite and select in-person tickets. There will be food and drinks provided, and time after for more detailed discussions.

Online: Please register to attend on Eventbrite and select online tickets

Enquiries and joining the network: Join our Microsoft Teams group at https://bit.ly/microbts Email: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Joseph van Batenburg-Sherwood