David Bishop (3)

Utilizing the SEM & FIB to Write Focal Attachments for Cardiomyocytes

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The student will complete research to determine appropriate gold-thiol chemistry and create a shadow mask and 3D printing model for a polymer substrate.

LABORATORY MENTOR
Noelle Pierce

RESEARCH GOALS
– Establish gold-thiol chemistry for the purpose of growing cardiomyocytes.
– Create shadow masks for gold deposition on polymer surfaces.
– Design 3D polymer structures for 3D nano-printing.

LEARNING GOALS
-Develop an understanding of gold-thiol chemistry.
– Create 3D printing designs in AutoCAD.
– Learn how to create shadow masks in AutoCAD.
– Learn how to write an experimental design.

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