The Distinguished Lecture on “Reproducing The 3D Cell Microenvironment With 3D Printed Microfluidic Tools” will take place as follows:
Date: 13 January 2025 (Monday)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Research Building N21, 3/F, 3004
The speaker is:
Prof. ZHAO Liang, Associate Professor, Beijing University of Technology
The Lecture is:
Reproducing The 3D Cell Microenvironment With 3D Printed Microfluidic Tools
Abstract:
The history of microfluidics has been marked by transformative breakthroughs in fabrication techniques. This democratization of fabrication technology should continue to evolve and expand, particularly as biologists increasingly adopt microengineering solutions for their research needs. Herein, we will discuss the this scenario in the point of view of our own experiences, spanning from the valve-integrated microfluidic chip to 3D printed device that can be easily handled by biologists. In particular, we will present some microfliudic-based methods for investigating the tumor-stroma, tumor-liver, tumor-endothelia interactions. Also, these platforms have been integrated with multiple modalities, including label-free scanning electrochemical microscopic (SECM) imaging and mass spectrometry.
Biography:
Prof. ZHAO Liang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Beijing University of Technology. His academic journey includes previous positions at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, a Ph.D. from Nanjing University, and postdoctoral research at Peking University. During 2014-2015, he conducted research as a Research Associate Scientist at UC Berkeley and served as a Visiting Scientist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus. His research focuses on developing innovative microfluidic platforms to recreate tumor microenvironments and model organ functions. These platforms enable sophisticated in vitro assays with precise spatial and temporal control over cells, spheroids, and organoids. Notably, in 2014, he pioneered one of the earliest microfluidic chips capable of single-cell whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing analysis. His current research extends to advancing microfluidic tools for biomedical applications through 3D printing fabrication and system integration. Prof. ZHAO currently serves on the Young Editorial Board of the Journal of Analysis and Testing, contributing to the advancement of analytical sciences.
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