Neutrophil dynamics during chemotaxis can be studied using several concentration gradient generators among which the Microfluidic Quadrupole (MQ) is one. The MQ can be used to generate mobile concentration gradients atop human neutrophils cultured in petri-dishes. This work is an extension to the work of Dr. Qasaimeh during his PhD studies.
Microfluidic network for mixing
Mixing fluids is one of the most important steps in microfluidic for processing samples. Microfluidic channel networks that can achieve fast and accurate mixing of multiple chemicals are one of the target areas that our group will work on. We currently develop microfluidic mixing channels to generate controllable and predictable concentration gradients for the study of axonal navigation.
Microfluidic chip for capturing tumor cells from blood samples
The high importance of capturing and isolation of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) for subsequent analysis and diagnosis of cancer is undeniable fact in the field of cancer therapy and treatment. A part of our lab objectives will focus on designing and implementing microfluidc chips for CTC capturing and enumerations.