Biotechnology Specialist Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lexington, MA, United States
Abstract: Innovations in 3D-printing have enabled rapid design-test-build cycles of advanced tissue culture devices. We have developed a high-throughput, individually-perfusable in vitro platform that replicates the 3D physiology of the blood brain barrier. Our platform uses a tri-culture of astrocytes, pericytes, and microvascular endothelial cells in a hydrogel matrix paired with microfluidics to form mature vascularized tissue in a 48-well platform. We are planning to use our platform to study blood brain barrier health and transport properties when exposed to opiates and medical countermeasures. The automated culture platform integrates fluidics into the device itself to recreate physiological shear through the gel in a user-friendly manner.
Scan and Win! Complete as many scavenger hunt questions as possible. You will find scavenger hunt QR Codes to scan on participating posters. Each participating poster in the exhibit hall will have a QR code next to it. For virtual participants, look for the scavenger hunt icon for participating posters.
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Instructions
Each poster participating in the scavenger hunt will have a SCAVENGER HUNT QR code. When that QR code is scanned using the SLAS2022 app, question about the poster will appear. You must answer the question correctly to collect points. BE SURE TO EXPLORE THE POSTER BEFORE SCANNING THE CODE! SLAS will award three prizes to the participants with the most points.
1st Prize - Comp Reg + Hotel/Airfare to SLAS2023 in San Diego
2nd Prize - $50 Starbucks Gift Card
3Rd Prize - $25 AMEX Gift Card
Keep an eye on the leader boards to see who’s at the TOP. Winners will be announced after SLAS2022.
Each participating poster in the exhibit hall will have a QR code next to it. For virtual participants, look for the scavenger hunt icon for participating posters.
