Webinar: Microfluidics Innovations in Diagnostics and Cancer Care
Join us for this exclusive webinar with Dr. Mehmet Toner, a leading expert in biomedical engineering and a pioneer in microfluidics. With over 200 publications, Dr. Toner has advanced cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine through innovations in circulating tumor cells and microfluidic technologies.
Speaker:
Dr. Mehmet Toner – Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering – Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Hosted by Dr. Joseph Farah – Microfluidic Application Engineer – Fluigent
What to Expect From This Talk
- Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC): Innovations in tumor cell sorting and circulation, transforming diagnostics and personalized cancer care.
- Recent Microfluidics Developments: Latest advancements in microfluidics, including the microfluidic transistor’s impact on fluid control and biomedical applications.
- Q&A with Dr. Mehmet Toner: Interactive session with Dr.Toner, offering insights into the future of microfluidics and answering your questions during the webinar.
Advancing Lab-on-a-Chip Automation Using Microfluidic Transistors
This study introduces a microfluidic transistor, mimicking electronic behavior, enabling precise fluid control in lab-on-a-chip systems.
A Paper from the BioMEMS and Nanoscale Engineering Group
Paper: Gopinathan, K. A.; Mishra, A.; Mutlu, B. R.; Edd, J. F.; Toner, M. A Microfluidic Transistor for Automatic Control of Liquids. Nature 2023, 622 (7984), 735–741
Curious to find out more on our solution?
The Flow EZ™ is the most advanced system available for pressure-based flow control.
- A response time ten times faster compared to syringe pumps.
- Control flow rate with the benefits of responsive, pulse-free flow
Watch our related Webinars
Webinar- Flow Control in Microfluidics
Read more
Webinar – Drug encapsulation in biocompatible microparticles for drug delivery
Read more
Our Related Expertises
- Microfluidics case studies
Microfluidic Transistor for Precise Fluid Control
Read more - Expert Reviews: Basics of Microfluidics
Microfluidic Flow Control: Comparison between peristaltic, syringe and pressure pumps for microfluidic applications
Read more 
Microfluidics White PapersAn exploration of Microfluidic technology and fluid handling
Read more- Microfluidics case studies
University of Maryland: Microfluidic System for Robotic that can Play Nintendo
Read more
About the Speaker:
Dr. Mehmet Toner is a distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, with a joint appointment at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. A pioneer in microfluidics and BioMEMS, Dr. Toner has revolutionized the integration of living cells with micro-engineered devices, advancing blood processing technologies and cancer diagnostics, particularly through his groundbreaking work on circulating tumor cell sorting.
He is the Founder of the NIH BioMEMS Resource Center and Co-founder of the Center for Engineering in Medicine & Surgery, influencing global health diagnostics and personalized medicine.
Internationally recognized for his multidisciplinary approach at the intersection of engineering and life sciences, Dr. Toner has authored over 200 papers. His most recent research focuses on microfluidic transistors, cell circulation mechanisms, and the development of microfluidic platforms for clinical medicine. His work is paving the way for next-generation diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.