Numerous cell functions are accompanied by phenotypic changes in viscoelastic properties,
and measuring them can help elucidate higher level cellular functions in health and disease.
We present a high-throughput, simple and low-cost microfluidic method for quantitatively
measuring the elastic (storage) and viscous (loss) modulus of individual cells. Cells are
suspended in a high-viscosity fluid and are pumped with high pressure through a 5.8 cm
long and 200 µm wide microfluidic channel. The fluid shear stress induces large, ear …

Numerous cell functions are accompanied by phenotypic changes in viscoelastic properties,
and measuring them can help elucidate higher-level cellular functions in health and
disease. We present a high-throughput, simple and low-cost microfluidic method for
quantitatively measuring the elastic (storage) and viscous (loss) modulus of individual cells.
Cells are suspended in a high-viscosity fluid and are pumped with high pressure through a
5.8 cm long and 200 µm wide microfluidic channel. The fluid shear stress induces large …