In the Voelcker lab, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between nanostructured materials and human cells and tissues, and their biomolecular products. To that effect, we are developing nanostructured materials and surface chemistries, with a focus on electrochemically etched meso- and macroporous materials. These systems are then optimised for applications in biosensing, drug delivery, regenerative medicine, microfluidics, and others.
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Latest Papers
- Micropillar array-based microfluidic device for electrochemical monitoring of cell culture healthby Masoud Khazaei on May 4, 2025 at 10:00 am
Glucose levels serve as a fundamental indicator of cell health, reflecting crucial aspects of cellular metabolism and energy production. While effective, traditional methods such as spectrophotometry […]
- Nanowire arrays with programmable geometries as a highly effective anti-biofilm surfaceby Marina A George on April 15, 2025 at 10:00 am
Biofilm-related microbial infections are the Achilles’ heel of many implantable medical devices. Surface patterning with nanostructures in the form of vertically aligned silicon (Si) nanowires […]
- Pain-on-a-Chip: A microfluidic device for neuron differentiation and functional discrimination in animal models of chronic painby Douer Zhu on March 26, 2025 at 10:00 am
Chronic pain is a global health issue that is poorly understood and challenging to treat. Improving pain classification and treatment requires new strategies that objectively discriminate between […]
- Electrochemical biosensors: The beacon for food safety and qualityby Somayeh Hosseinikebria on February 16, 2025 at 11:00 am
Electrochemical biosensors transduce chemical reactions into measurable electrical signals by incorporating recognition components. Although they are capable of detecting a broad range of target […]
- Block copolymer-assembled nanopore arrays enable ultrasensitive label-free DNA detectionby Maximiliano Jesus Jara Fornerod on February 5, 2025 at 11:00 am
DNA detection via nanoporous-based electrochemical biosensors is a promising method for rapid pathogen identification and disease diagnosis. These sensors detect electrical current variations caused […]
