Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention is a polymer and metal-based microfabrication technology toward biosensors. The technology provides penta-modal functionalities for obtaining simultaneous data sets comprising electrical, optical and microfluidic markers from a variety of electrogenic cellular constructs. 3D MEAs are considered the prime electrical modality for obtaining relevant 1kHz electrophysiology in the expanding "organ-on-a-chip" field. In vitro modeling of biological functions is becoming ever more important as the scientific community looks for novel methods in drug development and personalized medicine. The UCF microfabrication process is a highly specific micro-milling, drilling and rastering combination to realize a complex device geometry in relatively little time.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing and/or research collaboration.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
Benefit
Simple fabrication technology design is scalable for larger, high-throughput, and customizable array configurationsAffordable, uses inexpensive componentsEnables faster and more effective process development and integration of devicesMarket Application
MEMS assembly and microelectronics packagingDrug delivery, automatic media changes, as well as precision alignment of organoid cell populations
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