Smart multifunctional device for cell culture

The environment of a cell culture is very important to ensure that we are using a reliable model. Furthermore, it is important that the researcher can use and customize the tools for cell cultures and for their analysis based on the most appropriate screening. Using the additive manufacturing polymer technologies, the goal is to create a customizable support for cell cultures, with biocompatible materials that can be printed alone or in combination, to give the support so that it has features suitable for different needs , such as an area where cells may or may not adhere or with integrated microfluidic channels for connecting several wells. The ultimate goal is to engineer intelligent tools that can help the, so that he can test different conditions in parallel automatically, without the need for expensive manual work.

The activities performed are supported by DeFLECT and SMART 3D regional projects.

Relevant publications:

Chiadò A., Palmara G., Chiappone A., Tanzanu C. Pirri C.F. Roppolo I., Frascella F. A modular 3D printed lab-on-a-chip for early cancer detection, Lab Chip., 2020, 20, 665 – 674, DOI: 10.1039/C9LC01108K