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SUMMARY:The world is not flat: Interfacing 3D organic electronic devices w
 ith 3D biological models - Roisin M. Owens - Department of Chemical Engine
 ering and Biotechnology - University of Cambridge
DTSTART:20181102T160000Z
DTEND:20181102T170000Z
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CONTACT:Diana Fusco
DESCRIPTION:In vitro models of biological systems are essential for our un
 derstanding of biological systems. In many cases where animal models have 
 failed to translate to useful data for human diseases\, physiologically re
 levant in vitro models can bridge the gap. Many difficulties exist in inte
 rfacing complex\, 3D models with technology adapted for monitoring functio
 n. Polymeric electroactive materials and devices can bridge the gap betwee
 n hard inflexible materials used for physical transducers and soft\, compl
 iant biological tissues. An additional advantage of these electronic mater
 ials is their flexibility for processing and fabrication in a wide range o
 f formats. In this presentation\, I will discuss our recent progress in ad
 apting conducting polymer devices\, including simple electrodes and transi
 stors\, to integrate with 3D cell models. We go further\, by generating 3D
  electroactive scaffolds capable of hosting and monitoring cells. I will a
 lso highlight recent research using biomimetic models of cell membranes in
 terfaced with organic electronic devices for drug discovery. 
LOCATION: Small Lecture Theatre\, Cavendish Laboratory\, J.J. Thomson Aven
 ue
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