Abstract

Microfluidics for Personal Mobile Diagnostics

Samuel Sia, Associate Professor, Columbia University

Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices have a tremendous potential for revolutionizing personal health. In the U.S., patients and consumers can have greater access to traditionally complex diagnostics. In developing countries, mobile diagnostics provides immediate diagnosis in the field. We will discuss our lab's current efforts in these areas, including our efforts in developing smartphone-enabled blood testing. We will also discuss challenges and current efforts in bring technologies to the market, performed in conjunction with partners in industry, public health, and local governments. Our tests span a variety of technologies, and target HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, and chronic diseases.