Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS) (UT1/UT2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity provides support for the development of Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS) using the STTR cooperative agreement mechanisms. The project aims to develop tools and turnkey technologies for higher throughput automated measures with on-line sensing, rapid acquisition, and analysis of data to reduce manual handling. The funded projects will result in an increased availability of miniaturized automated tissue chip platforms for use in drug development and across multiple applications as a major research tool in biomedical research laboratories. Key aspects of the project include: • Development of MATChS using STTR cooperative agreement mechanisms • Research and development of tools and turnkey technologies for higher throughput automated measures • Reduction of manual handling through on-line sensing, rapid acquisition, and analysis of data • Increased availability of miniaturized automated tissue chip platforms for use in drug development and multiple applications • Collaboration with NIH staff to develop milestones and benchmarks and work towards progress in the aims of the project.