Developing a new 3D microfabrication system for advanced applications.
Administrative Supplement for a Basic 3D-microfabrication System with Piezo 100 microns - MicroFAB-3D.B
This study is working on improving a special 3D printing technology that could help create better medical tools and treatments, which might benefit patients in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Riverside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11033364 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing a 3D microfabrication system that utilizes piezoelectric technology to create precise three-dimensional structures. The approach involves improving the existing equipment to enable better fabrication capabilities, which could lead to advancements in various fields such as biomedical engineering and materials science. Patients may benefit indirectly through innovations that arise from this technology, potentially leading to new treatments or diagnostic tools. The research aims to refine the technology over a five-year period, ensuring it meets the needs of future applications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who may require innovative medical devices or treatments developed from advanced microfabrication techniques.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking new medical devices or treatments, or those with conditions that do not require advanced fabrication technologies, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of advanced medical devices and treatments that improve patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is focused on equipment enhancement, similar microfabrication technologies have shown promise in advancing medical applications in previous research.
Where this research is happening
Riverside, United States
- University of California Riverside — Riverside, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Du, Ke — University of California Riverside
- Study coordinator: Du, Ke
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.