Oliveira Lab was represented at the Bioinnovation Week in Boston, held from November 16-19, 2024. International Workshop on Bio-Design Automation (IWBDA), part of the Bioinnovation Week, brought together academic researchers from a diverse range of disciplines to advance bio-design automation for synthetic biology.
Muhammad Hassan Raza presented Oliveira lab’s research on using additive manufacturing with a focus on stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) techniques to develop microfluidic devices for studying immune cell communication. The work highlights a novel approach to fabricating monolayer chambers that enable researchers to conduct long-term and high-resolution studies of cellular interactions, addressing key challenges in studying paracrine signalling and immune cell dynamics. A special mention goes to Dr. Robert Newman, Nathan F. Simms Distinguished Professor at the Department of Biology, NC A&T, for his invaluable support and collaboration, which has been instrumental in advancing this research. The Oliveira Lab's participation at Bioinnovation Week underscores its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, pushing the boundaries of cellular communication studies and microfluidics.
“Attending Bioinnovation Week in Boston was an incredibly enriching experience. Sam always spoke fondly of the vibrant academic community and research in Boston. Returning to Boston to present our lab's work felt special, as it allowed me to connect with a place that has significant importance in our lab's history. The conference provided an excellent platform to engage with fellow researchers, gain new insights, and explore potential collaborations that could drive our research even further. This experience also highlighted the importance of our work in the broader context of bio-design and synthetic biology.”, said Hassan.
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