Creating a smart Petri dish that uses sound to manipulate tiny biological particles.
Development of an acoustic-based smart Petri dish for contact-free, precise, versatile bioparticle manipulation
This study is working on a special smart Petri dish that uses sound waves to gently move tiny particles like cells, making it easier for scientists to grow and arrange them for research on things like stem cells and tissue engineering.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morrisville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098697 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative smart Petri dish equipped with acoustic tweezers that can manipulate delicate bioparticles, such as cells and extracellular vesicles, without physical contact. The technology aims to enhance compatibility with existing laboratory workflows, allowing for precise, programmable, and high-throughput manipulation of cells. The smart Petri dish will enable various functions, including cell patterning and 3D tissue construction, making it a versatile tool for biomedical research. The project will also involve creating prototypes and validating their performance in applications related to stem cells and tissue engineering.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in biomedical research, particularly those working with stem cells or tissue engineering.
Not a fit: Patients not engaged in biomedical research or those not working with cell manipulation techniques may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve laboratory techniques for manipulating cells, leading to advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using acoustic tweezers for bioparticle manipulation, indicating a potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Morrisville, UNITED STATES
- Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies, INC. — Morrisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Lin — Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wang, Lin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.