Microfluidics in Biomedical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Microfluidic systems, lab-on-chip (LOC), and micro total analysis systems (mTAS) are making remarkable contributions to the biomedical field by closing the gaps between biology–medicine and engineering. Because of this integration, our understanding of the fundamentals of biology and medicine has increased exponentially in the past decades, resulting in the discovery of new biomarkers, single cell manipulation, body-on-chips, diagnostic micro-biosensors, bio-sensitized nanomaterials and device platforms, microphotonics, etc. Our goal here is to highlight and comprehend the role played by microfluidics in the recent biomedical advancements. Researchers addressing biomedical problems through microfluidics are welcome to submit their works for consideration. Microfluidics for bio applications also involve the integration of many elements, such as microfluidics, microphotonics, nanomaterials and structures, and various actuation and sensing mechanisms. This Special Issue will address challenges involved with modeling, fabrication, integration, and application-specific issues when microfluidics are designed for bio applications.

Prof. Dr. Muthukumaran Packirisamy
Guest Editor

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