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Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis

  • Covers a broad range of topics, including ultrascale optical measurement methods and the modeling of multiscale biomedical flows
  • Explains the underlying biology in areas such as cascades of reacting agents
  • Includes applications to cardiology and to the detection and treatment of cancer
  • Provides an overview suitable for a broad audience of bioengineering researchers, students, and clinicians

Part of the book series: Bioanalysis (BIOANALYSIS, volume 2)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Inertial Migration of Cancer Cells in a Microfluidic Device

    • Tatsuya Tanaka, Takuji Ishikawa, Keiko Numayama-Tsuruta, Yohsuke Imai, Hironori Ueno, Takefumi Yoshimoto et al.
    Pages 15-27
  3. 3D Multiscale Modelling of Angiogenesis and Vascular Tumour Growth

    • H. Perfahl, H. M. Byrne, T. Chen, V. Estrella, T. Alarcón, A. Lapin et al.
    Pages 29-48
  4. Micro Flows in the Cardiopulmonary System: A Surgical Perspective

    • Vasilios A. Karagounis, Axel R. Pries
    Pages 69-76
  5. Regulation of Endothelial Activation and Vascular Inflammation by Shear Stress

    • Annapurna Nayak, Carola S. König, Uday Kishore, Paul C. Evans
    Pages 77-85
  6. Digital Optical and Scanning Probe Microscopy for Inspection and Manipulation of Biocells

    • Sergei Chizhik, Lizaveta Drozd, Nikita Fomin
    Pages 87-105
  7. Coherent Microscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography for Biomedical Applications

    • Jeremy M. Coupland, Justin A. T. Halls
    Pages 107-129
  8. Confocal Micro-PIV/PTV Measurements of the Blood Flow in Micro-channels

    • Rui Lima, Takuji Ishikawa, Yohsuke Imai, Takami Yamaguchi
    Pages 131-151
  9. The Lattice Boltzmann Method as a General Framework for Blood Flow Modelling and Simulations

    • Simone Melchionna, Giuseppe Pontrelli, Massimo Bernaschi, Mauro Bisson, Ian Halliday, Tim J. Spencer et al.
    Pages 153-170
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 207-211

About this book

Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis addresses the latest developments in biomedical engineering at very small scales. It shows how organic systems require multi-scale understanding in the broadest sensewhether the approach  is experimental or mathematical, and whether the physiological state is healthy or diseased. Micro-and nano-fluidics represent  key areas of translational research in which state-of-the-art engineering processes and devices are applied to bedside monitoring and treatment. By applying conventional micro- and nano-engineering to complex organic solids, fluids, and their interactions, leading researchers from throughout the world describe methods and techniques with great potential for use in medicine and clinical practice. Coverage includes the seeming plethora of new, fine-scale optical methods for measuring blood flow as well as endothelial activation and interaction with tissue. Generic areas of modeling and bioelectronics are also considered. In keeping with the recurring theme of medicine and clinical practice, approximately half of the chapters focus on the specific application of micro- and nano- flow systems to the understanding and treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This book developed from an Expert Overview Session on "Micro & Nano Flows in Medicine: the way ahead" at the 3rd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2011) held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Additional chapters were included to enhance the international, state-of-the-art coverage.

Editors and Affiliations

  • , School of Engineering & Design, Brunel University, London, United Kingdom

    Michael W. Collins

  • , Brunel Institute for Bioengineering, Brunel University, London, United Kingdom

    Carola S. Koenig

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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