Yaren 2026

BME Basics: Building a Custom Microfluidic Device for Cell Culture

How can researchers better study how cells behave and communicate? In this episode of BME Basics, Yaren, a student specializing in applied genetics and biotechnology, demonstrates how she designs and builds a custom microfluidic device for cell culture. Unlike traditional flasks and well plates, this device allows researchers to independently access the top and bottom surfaces of polarized cells, providing greater control over experimental conditions.