L2M – Development of a Capillary Microfluidic Design Automation Module for Three-Electrode Electrochemical Biosensors

This project is developing an innovative tool that accelerates the design process of lab-on-a-chip devices, which are crucial for the analysis of tiny liquid samples to detect the presence of pathogens or chemical substances, a process known as biosensing. The tool employs a sophisticated algorithm that leverages data from previous designs to optimize and suggest the most effective configurations for new chips tailored to specific queries. This capability significantly enhances the speed and resource efficiency of chip fabrication.
The introduction of this tool provides life science researchers and enterprises with a method to fabricate these devices in a more intelligent and cost-effective manner. This is particularly critical when rapid responses are required for diagnosing health issues or evaluating new medical treatments. Utilizing this tool enables them to conduct their research more swiftly and with greater precision, potentially facilitating significant advancements in medical and healthcare fields. Furthermore, the design of this tool incorporates feedback from actual users, ensuring it meets the practical demands of scientists and industry professionals within the life sciences sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Behrouz Far

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Partner:

Innovate Calgary

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

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