Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Ashlyn Thorpe, Junior Aeson Coen, Junior Miguel Delgado, Sophomore Brian Davies, Sophomore
Lead Presenter's Name
Ashlyn Thorpe
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Foram R. Madiyar
Abstract
Currently there are various ways to model cell behavior in a lab setting for testing and simulation. As more methods are developed, more is discovered about how dynamic cell culture reacts to different stimuli and environments. This proposal discusses the prospects of magnetic actuation as a method of dynamic cell culture manipulation and simulation. This proposal seeks to use the biocompatible, tunable magnetic-PLGA porous composite that is interfaced with a magnetic actuation system. This new system would act as an easier method of observing cell culture in various magnetically developed environments. In all, magnetic actuation of dynamic cell culture could serve as a more accurate, seamless way to control biological samples and investigate their reactions in an easily controlled environment. The investigation of this form of cell culture observation aims to provide an easily programmable system that can be altered for use in various sectors of medicine and astrobiology using magnetism and magnetic PLGA composites.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
Yes, Ignite Grant
Magnetic Actuation of Dynamic Cell Culture
Currently there are various ways to model cell behavior in a lab setting for testing and simulation. As more methods are developed, more is discovered about how dynamic cell culture reacts to different stimuli and environments. This proposal discusses the prospects of magnetic actuation as a method of dynamic cell culture manipulation and simulation. This proposal seeks to use the biocompatible, tunable magnetic-PLGA porous composite that is interfaced with a magnetic actuation system. This new system would act as an easier method of observing cell culture in various magnetically developed environments. In all, magnetic actuation of dynamic cell culture could serve as a more accurate, seamless way to control biological samples and investigate their reactions in an easily controlled environment. The investigation of this form of cell culture observation aims to provide an easily programmable system that can be altered for use in various sectors of medicine and astrobiology using magnetism and magnetic PLGA composites.