Patent ID: 9121847
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B01L,C12M,C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A microfluidic device, comprising: an optically transparent material; a substrate coupled to the optically transparent material; and a scaffold having dimensions of at least 10 μm in three-dimensional space; wherein the substrate comprises a plurality of posts; the scaffold contacts the substrate, the posts, and the optically transparent material; the scaffold comprises a solid or semi-solid biological or biocompatible polymer; the substrate comprises a first fluid-flow path and a second fluid-flow path; the first fluid-flow path does not intersect with the second fluid-flow path; the scaffold is disposed between the first fluid-flow path and the second fluid-flow path; the posts are arranged in a staggered array; and the staggered array of posts is disposed between the first fluid flow path and the second fluid flow path.