Abstract

Microfluidics for Fertility

Reza Nosrati, , Monash University

Microfluidic methods offer several advantages over their traditional macro-scale counterparts by extending the possibility of biomedical research based on the idea of miniaturization. These miniaturized platforms provide opportunities to manipulate cells and biological processes at the single-cell level and develop nature-inspired technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. For example, in the context of fertility, microfluidics can match the geometry of micro-confined regions within the female reproductive tract, thus, presenting opportunities for fundamental understanding of the even of fertilization and biomimicry-based selection of sperm that reflect the in vivo process. In this talk, I will provide an overview of our work in developing microfluidic technologies for sperm analysis and selection.