Researcher's Information
Innovative biomicrodevice technologies and its applications
Our laboratory specializes in developing innovative microdevices using micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) technique to explore biological phenomena. MEMS has a history of over 40 years and its research areas continue to expand. Among them, we are particularly interested in its biological applications. We believe that biologists face many bottlenecks that we can overcome using our mechanical engineering expertise in microdevice fabrication, control, and creation. Additionally, we are open to incorporating cutting-edge technologies from various fields to create novel biomicrodevices. Through these approaches, we aim to create new tools that can uncover previously unknown biological phenomena.
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A conceptual schematic of a high-throughput droplet sorter that enables us to isolate rare cells producing a specific secretion (left), and sorted droplets containing Euglena cells (right). Droplets can act as small vehicles (approximately 0.1 mm in diameter) that can cultivate cells in the droplets.