Microfluidics Core Facility Microfabrication & Microfluidics Core Facility
Microfluidics is an emerging field and is finding use in various disciplines. Starting from understanding flow mechanisms, to the generation of synthetic cells with droplet-based microfluidics, continuous flow microfluidics to complex organ-on-a-chip models. At the newly established Microfluidic Core Facility (µFlu CF) at the Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials (IMSEAM) at the University of Heidelberg, we aim to provide this valuable tool to every interested research group in and around the Neuenheimer Feld.
In our µFlu CF, we will support researchers from the start by giving input to the project design, to the production of microfluidic chips up to conducting the experiments in our S1 and S2 Biosafety laboratories.
Additionally, we are offering an introduction to the microfluidic work flow, which includes the handling and usage of the microfluidic chips. These tasks can be fulfilled at the facility either independently or under supervision.
We have several instruments in our facility, which are used by the staff to fabricate microfluidic devices ranging from 5µm up to 3mm with different techniques. Hereby, we are not only concentrating on the generation of PDMS-based microfluidic chips, but also on the application of nested glass capillary-based devices or 3D printed devices and structures.
To start a collaboration with the Core Facility, simply write an email to Dr. Sadaf Pashapour, with a short description of the project.
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Our Services
Continuous Flow Experiments
Microfluidic-Chip Production and Validation Equipment
Microfluidics-Chip Production and Validation
Microfluidics Equipment
Publications
The Microfluidic Core Facility at the Institute of Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials (IMSEAM) funded partly by the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim. The Health + Life Science Alliance provided state funds approved by the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg.
Funding
The Health + Life Science Alliance is an interinstitutional research and innovation initiative dedicated to the continuous improvement of human health. Our Alliance stands for and enables groundbreaking, collaborative research and the application of sophisticated technological developments and ideas. Our goal is to deepen the understanding of the biology of human diseases and their treatment, laying the groundwork for entirely new therapeutic approaches.
Project Funding
The µFluCF is open to collaborations and has secured several project proposals in the previous years.
DFG RIsources
The µFluCF is a registered Core Facility within the RIsources (RI= Research Infrastructure) portal, operated by the DFG. This allows for a more effective use of our services and facilitates applying for DFG grants with the µFluCF. If you would like to write a research proposal and ask for specific funding for the services offered by the µFluCF, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Booking Software
To book our services and instruments please register via the following link. You can also request microfluidic wafers and 3D printed structures via booking software. Please note that your request is only granted after an initial project meeting with Dr. Sadaf Pashapour.