Optimization and evaluation of a portable electromagnetic microfluidic device for immunological detection

The detection of a biological agent has become paramount to anticipate a possible health threat (epidemic or pandemic), an environmental threat or to combat other contextual threats (bioterrorism, chemical and biological weapons). A cost effective, portable, reliable and safe solution is required to allow detection in location where biological equipment is not available (such as in airport, remote areas, etc). Lab-on-chip (L-o-C) devices are being to meet this need. A novel approach for L-o-C is to use magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) for the biological analysis.
In this research project, Suzanne Wong a 3rd year undergraduate student in Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo will be working on microfabrication, simulation of the various fluidics, thermal and electromagnetic components of the lab-on-a-chip and experimental testing of the prototype.
This project will be done in collaboration with Maud Gorbet and Carolyn Ren at the University of Waterloo (UW). MG will be responsible for overseeing the project while CR will provide expertise on microfluidics and portable biotechnology. This research project build on a collaboration initiated as part of BIOMEDInnov, a french-canadian university consortium (UW, Sorbonne U and UTC) aimed to promote international TO BE CON’T

Faculty Supervisor:

Maud Gorbet

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Partner:

Université Pierre et Marie Curie

Discipline:

Life Sciences

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Education

University:

University of Waterloo

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