High-throughput analysis of cell response to chemical libraries. The study of cell behavior in response to various natural or synthetic stimuli has applications in a wide variety of fields ranging from basic biological studies to drug discovery. It is well known that the cellular microenvironment is critical in determining a cell's subsequent behavior. Therefore, it is critical to develop approaches in which the cellular microenvironment can be modulated in a rapid manner. Many high-throughput approaches currently in practice, however, require expensive equipment, large sample volumes, long incubation times and/or extensive expertise. Microscale technologies provide powerful tools to fabricate devices for high-throughput testing of the cellular response to various chemicals. The development of simple systems that can be used to perform high throughput screening is of great benefit. The overall goal of the proposed research is to develop a microarray for the high-throughput analysis of cell behavior in response to chemicals in their microenvironment. This proposal aims to make a significant impact on the ability to screen and understand cellular behavior and to result in a significant scientific impact.

Public Health Relevance

We aim to develop microarray systems incorporated with microwells for high-throughput analysis of cell response to chemical libraries.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Type
Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21)
Project #
1R21EB009196-01
Application #
7573308
Study Section
Instrumentation and Systems Development Study Section (ISD)
Program Officer
Korte, Brenda
Project Start
2009-02-01
Project End
2011-01-31
Budget Start
2009-02-01
Budget End
2010-01-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$265,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
030811269
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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Zhang, Hongbin; Patel, Alpesh; Gaharwar, Akhilesh K et al. (2013) Hyperbranched polyester hydrogels with controlled drug release and cell adhesion properties. Biomacromolecules 14:1299-310
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