Unlock the Potential of Organ-on-a-Chip Systems: Principles of Human Organs-on-Chips

Authored by Masoud Mozafari, this comprehensive book delves into the intricacies of microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems, covering every aspect from fabrication to application and commercialization. By mimicking the structural, microenvironmental, and physiological functions of human organs, organ-on-a-chip models offer a promising platform to reduce cell and animal testing methods.

Comprehensive Coverage of Microfluidic Organs-on-Chips

This authoritative reference spans all key aspects of microfluidic organs-on-chips, including:

• Fabrication methods: Explore the latest techniques for creating microfluidic systems
• Cell culture systems: Understand the importance of cell-based analysis and its applications
• Tissue-specific chapters: Dive into dedicated chapters on liver, eye, immune, gut, and other tissue types
• Disease models and drug screening: Learn how organ-on-a-chip models can revolutionize drug discovery and development

Bridging the Knowledge Gap between Engineering and Medicine

Principles of Human Organs-on-Chips is designed to facilitate collaboration between materials scientists, biomedical engineers, and medical professionals. The book provides an interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering techniques with clinical applications of organs-on-chips.

By reading this book, you will:

• Gain insights into the specific requirements and challenges of designing and fabricating organ-on-a-chip devices
• Understand the applications of organ-on-a-chip models in drug screening and pathological studies
• Learn how to bridge the knowledge gap between medical device design and clinical applications

Stay ahead in the field of microfluidic organs-on-chips with this authoritative reference. Get your copy of Principles of Human Organs-on-Chips today!

Book Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: January 17, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780128235362, 9780128236109