This book describes novel microtechnologies and integration strategies for developing a new
class of assay systems to retrieve desired health information from patients in real-time. The
selection and integration of sensor components and operational parameters for developing
point-of-care (POC) are also described in detail. The basics that govern the microfluidic
regimen and the techniques and methods currently employed for fabricating microfluidic systems
and integrating biosensors are thoroughly covered. This book also describes the application of
microfluidics in the field of cell and molecular biology single cell biology disease
diagnostics as well as the commercially available systems that have been either introduced or
have the potential of being used in research and development. This is an ideal book for aiding
biologists in understanding the fundamentals and applications of microfluidics. This book also:
Describes the preparatory methods for developing 3-dimensional microfluidic structures and
their use for Lab-on-a-Chip designExplains the significance of miniaturization and integration
of sensing components to develop wearable sensors for point-of-care (POC)Demonstrates the
application of microfluidics to life sciences and analytical chemistry including disease
diagnostics and separationsMotivates new ideas related to novel platforms valving technology
miniaturized transduction methods and device integration to develop next generation sequencing
Discusses future prospects and challenges of the field of microfluidics in the areas of life
sciences in general and diagnostics in particular
