Modular Organ-On-Chip
Technology #2017-212Questions about this technology? Ask a Technology Manager
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- Asst Prof Toh Yi-Chin E-mail: biety@nus.edu.sg
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- Dr Ler Ser Yeng (ilolsy@nus.edu.sg) Manager (65)66016248
- Dr Esther Lee (ilolekf@nus.edu.sg) Manager (65)65166398
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The global organ-on-chip market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 69.4% over the next decade to reach approximately $6.13 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends include growing applications across several industries and increasing demand in drug screening.
TECHNOLOGY
This is a modular microfluidics device that allows easy and flexible configuration of microfluidic systems through the planar assembly of various standardized microfluidic modules, which perform specific functional operations applicable in cell-based assays e.g. cell culture, fluid delivery, pumping.
STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT
TRL 2
APPLICATIONS
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Research
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Agriculture
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Chemicals
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Cosmetics
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Pharmaceutical
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Agrochemicals
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Consumer goods
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Nutraceuticals
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Food and beverages
ADVANTAGES
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Significantly reduce the lead time to design, characterize
and optimize a microfluidic system for a given cell based assay.
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Can be viewed easily under the microscope.
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Minimal contamination risk with snap-fit magnetic interconnects.
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Suitable for studying multi-organ systemic interactions.
STATUS
Patent pending. Available for licensing and research collaboration.
Technology Managers:
Dr Ler Ser Yeng and Dr Esther Lee Phone: +65- 6601 6248/+65-65166398
E-mail: seryeng.ler@nus.edu.sg/ esther_lee@nus.edu.sg ILO Ref No: 2017-212
Inventor:
Asst Prof Toh Yi-Chin
E-mail: biety@nus.edu.sg