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Held in conjunction with Lab-on-a-Chip Asia
11 Nov 2013, at 13:30 - 17:00 in Singapore
Description:
This course will provide a broad overview on all aspects of micro- and nanofluidic technology starting with the history over two decades of microfluidics and describing the various fabrication technologies for miniaturized devices in polymers, glass, silicon and metals. A main focus is the application of microfluidic components in biotechnology (e.g. separation techniques, PCR, Lab-on-a-Chip etc.) and a special microfluidic tool box suited for these applications.
Finally some hands-on tests with microfluidic devices applying the Microfluidic Toolbox concept will conclude the course.
Learning Outcomes:
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the basic physical and chemical principles of microfluidics
- Learn how to realize microfluidic components in different materials such as polymers, glass, silicon, metal or ceramics
- Identify the interesting microfluidic components enabling to run bio-analytical assays on chip
- Have an overview on existing microfluidic components – a microfluidic tool box for applications in life sciences
- Relive the history of microfluidics from its beginning in the late 80ies to now
Target Audience
This course will be of value for researchers from industry and academia, business developers, general managers with a need to learn about novel technologies, potential investors in microtechnology / microfluidics and anyone who is interested in the realization, application or commercialization of microfluidic components.
Level of Course (optional)
Introductory to intermediate
Course Outline
- Microfluidics – The Subject
- Scaling Down – What it means
- Microfluidics – The Reasons
- Microfluidics – Theory
- History – One Decade of Microfluidics
- Realization of Microfluidic Components
- Microfluidic Devices
- Standardization
- Formates
- Fluidic Interfaces
- Microfluidic Tool Box
- Application of Microfluidic Components in Life Sciences
- Take home messages
- Summary & Outlook
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 Claudia Gärtner, CEO, Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH
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