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Microfluidics and 3D Biology Our lab focuses on the following core question: how do cells form tissues in three dimensions? We answer this question by controlling interactions at the nanoscale (by design of custom molecules) and microscale (by controlled spatial positioning of cells). Ultimately, we aim to have the ability to construct tissues from the ground up, cell-by-cell.  Microfluidic Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Global Health Our second major focus is to use the powerful techniques of MEMS and microfluidics to build low-cost handheld devices for performing sophisticated medical tests on a small microchip. Our ultimate goal is to deploy these devices in remote settings in order to improve the health of people in developing countries.  |
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
Last updated: December 2006