Cardiovascular diseases bear strong socioeconomic and ecological impact on the
worldwide healthcare system. A large consumption of goods, use of polymer-based …

In the field of biomechanics, customizing complex strain fields according to specific
requirements poses an important challenge for bioreactor technology, primarily due to the …

Simple Summary Hair follicles are mini-organs in the skin that have regenerative cycles of
growth, regression, and rest. The disruption of each phase in the hair cycle may cause hair …

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is known to be a common substrate for various cell culture-
based applications. However, native PDMS is not very conducive for cell culture and hence …

Here, we report a multiplex culture system that enables simultaneous recreation of multiple
replications of the three-dimensional (3D) microarchitecture of the human intestinal …

Integration of mechanical cues in conventional 2D or 3D cell culture platforms is an
important consideration for in vivo and ex vivo models of lung health and disease. Available …

Objective: Adherent cell behavior is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including
chemical and mechanical signals. In vitro experiments that mimic the mechanical …

Objective Adherent cell behavior is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including
chemical and mechanical signals. In vitro experiments that mimic the mechanical …

The multiwell plate is an essential tool for biologists. It consists of an array of" test tubes'', or
wells, in which cells can be grown and tested for susceptibility to drugs or other factors. Its …

This thesis introduces a low-cost bioreactor for tissue engineering applications operated by
a pressure-driven soft-robot. This innovative system offers precise control over mechanical …