Micro and Nano Systems for Biophysical Studies of Cells and Small Organisms - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128239905 ISBN 13: 9780128239902

Publisher: Academic Press, 2021

Synopsis

Micro and Nano Systems for Biophysical Studies of Cells and Small Organisms provides a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art micro and nano systems that have recently been developed and applied to biophysical studies of cells and small organisms. These micro and nano systems span from microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microfluidic devices to robotic micro-nanomanipulation systems. These biophysical studies range from cell mechanics to the neural science of worms and Drosophila. This book will help readers understand the fundamentals surrounding the development of these tools and teach them the most recent advances in cellular and organismal biophysics enabled by these technologies.

• Comprehensive coverage of micro and nano-system technology and application to biophysical studies of cells and small organisms.
• Highlights the most recent advances in cellular and organismal biophysics enabled by micro and nano systems.
• Insightful outlook on future directions and trends in each chapter covering a sub-area of the book topic.

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About the Authors

Xinyu Liu is the Percy Edward Hart Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. Prior to joining the University of Toronto, he was an Associate Professor and the Canada Research Chair in Microfluidics and BioMEMS in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. His research focuses on microfluidics, bioMEMS, and soft and micro robotics, with applications primarily in medicine and biology. He received the Canadian Rising Star in Global Health Award, the Douglas R. Colton Metal for Research Excellence, the McGill Christophe Pierre Award for Research Excellence, the MINE Outstanding Young Researcher Award, and seven best paper awards at major engineering and biomedical conferences. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Dr. Yu Sun is a Professor at the University of Toronto. He holds a Tier I Canada Research Chair and is the founding Director of Robotic Institute at the University of Toronto. His Advanced Micro and Nanosystems Laboratory specializes in developing innovative robotic and AI technologies for reproductive medicine. His techniques have been applied in clinical centers from multiple countries.

From the Back Cover

Micro and Nano Systems for Biophysical Studies of Cells and Small Organisms is the first book providing a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art micro and nano systems that have recently been developed and applied to biophysical studies of cells and small organisms. These micro and nano systems span from microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microfluidic devices to robotic micro-nanomanipulation systems. The biophysical studies range from cell mechanics to neural science of worms and Drosophila. This book helps readers to understand the fundamentals in the development of these tools and learn the most recent advances in cellular and organismal biophysics enabled by these technologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128239905
• ISBN 13: 9780128239902
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 404
• Editor: Liu Xinyu, Sun Yu