Optimized Design for Scalable Production: Innovating Surface Properties in Pumpless Microfluidic Devices for Gene Therapy

This project enhances a device for producing lipid-based nanoparticles, crucial for gene therapy, by focusing on ‘Design for Manufacturing’ principles and surface property optimizations. These optimizations aim for optimal fluid flow and improved interactions with biological cargoes, ensuring efficiency and scalability in production. For Nanofacile Inc., this approach enables a quicker transition from prototype stages to market-ready devices, significantly reducing production timelines and costs. This strategic advantage allows Nanofacile to scale up device production, bringing advanced gene therapy solutions to the market more rapidly and economically. Through this initiative, Nanofacile aims to establish a competitive edge in the nanomedicine industry, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and the potential to lead in the delivery of next-generation gene therapies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Moraes

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Partner:

Nanofacile

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

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