Dr. Vania Silverio, an expert in the field of microfluidics, on the development of technical procedures for traceable and accurate measurements of volume and flow-related quantities in microfluidic devices presented at the MPS World Summit 2024.

During Session 3.5 – Standards for MPS validations which Dr Silverio chaired, she presented the MFMET team’s research on the development of novel methods for measuring volume and flow in microfluidic devices, which are crucial components in various biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.

The presentation highlighted the challenges faced in accurately measuring these parameters in microfluidic devices, which are typically small in scale and operate under complex fluid dynamics. Dr. Silverio’s and partners have developed a series of technical procedures that utilize advanced sensors and algorithms to ensure traceable and accurate measurements of volume and flow-related quantities.

The new procedures, which have been validated through rigorous testing and experimentation, offer significant improvements over existing methods, including increased precision, reduced errors, and enhanced scalability. The breakthroughs presented by Dr. Silverio have the potential to revolutionize the development and validation of microfluidic devices, enabling more accurate and reliable measurements in a wide range of applications.

Additionally Dr Silverio presented a Poster on “Accelerating cell-based high-throughput screening with a novel standardized 96-wells fluidic system with interchangeable cell culture“. This cutting-edge technology, developed in collaboration with the Institute for Molecular Medicine (IMM), aims to revolutionize the way researchers screen for new treatments and therapies.