The integrated monolithic on-chip microscope. This project aims to develop a monolithic microscope which is less than a square centimetre in size and integrate it within a microfluidic sample delivery

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The integrated monolithic on-chip microscope. This project aims to develop a monolithic microscope which is less than a square centimetre in size and integrate it within a microfluidic sample delivery and control system, enabling rapid and high resolution cell imaging over time. New knowledge will be generated on the performance of micro-optical components and their requirements for accurate image reconstruction and on the use of ultrasonic waves to achieve accurate cell manipulation for sample delivery and control. The expected outcome will be a fully functional imaging system integrated into a microfluidic chip. This should provide the benefit of long-term live-cell imaging with minimal photo toxicity allowing future improvements in diagnostics and patient specific medicine.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4012 - Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering. Lead: Prof Adrian Neild