Microfluidic Technology for Disease Detection Project

Microfluidic Technology for Disease Detection

Description:

To enhance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, the dielectric properties of cells under disease conditions that differ from normal cells should be measured and quantified. A non-invasive electrokinetic technique called dielectrophoresis (DEP) can potentially detect such changes in the cell due to diseases or infections. Some of the diseases that we currently are working on includes pancreatic and breast cancer, tick-borne infections, cells exposed to a simulated microgravity environment, harmful algal bloom detection, etc.

Location:

In-person at

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Research Component

Researching on microfluidic devices

Eligible Grades:

Grades 11, 12.
Students currently residing in the USA.
U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident

Requirements:

MATLAB, Python, CAD software, wet lab skills if any.

The student must demonstrate a strong interest in wet lab techniques.

Project Duration (Weeks):

12
Weekly Commitment Required (Hours):

30