Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention is a polymer and metal-based microfabrication technology for 3D microelectrode arrays (3D MEAs). The device incorporates “tri-modal functionality” for obtaining simultaneous data sets comprising electrical, optical and microfluidic markers from a variety of electrogenic cellular constructs. 3D MEAs are the next-generation interfaces for “organ-on-a-chip” in vitro modeling of biological functions. Rapid neuronal spheroid attachment to the 3D microfluidic ports of the tri-modal 3D MEA has been demonstrated successfully.
Benefit
Simple design can be scaled appropriately for larger and customizable array configurationsInexpensiveAllows for faster, more effective process development and device integrationMarket Application
Micro-electromechanical systemsIn vitro biological models
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