Category: Internship Assignments (OLD)

Selection and testing of different antibodies for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to capture bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens that can get into the body and therefore cause existential threats. The COVID pandemic has demonstrated how disruptive even mild pathogens can be for society, and the prevalence of antimicrobial…

Production of high-quality, personalized nucleic acid nanomedicines using a microfluidic platform Orphan diseases affects not more than 1 person per 2000 in the European population, however there are between 5 000 and 8 000 rare diseases, accounting for 3.5% – 5.9% of the worldwide population. Orphan diseases have significant impact as they are often chronic,…

Software development for a Pipetting Helper Imaging Lid (PHIL) used for biomedical applications PHIL is a pipetting robot that is supposed to be used in a cell culture incubator for medium exchange for the cells, in order to constantly keep them supplied with nutrients.    The mechanical part and the electronics are already developed and assembled.…

Electrical stimulation of Cardiomyocytes in a Heart-on-a-Chip  Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious health status affecting 33 million worldwide. The drug development for AF is cost intensive and a time-consuming process. Organ-on-Chip technology has the potential to revolutionize drug development. While conventional processes involve animal testing, this number can be reduced significantly by using human…

An osteoblast/osteoclast co-culture model to study menopause related osteoporosis.  Menopause marks the final menstrual period in a woman’s life. In the period preceding menopause, called perimenopause, a shift in hormonal balance occurs. While some women go through this period uneventfully, others experience negative consequences that affect their physical health and workability. One of the physical…