Biofabrication Cluster
BioPatterning
The PRIMO maskless photopatterning system by Alvéole is a large format direct writing tool specifically designed to create in vitro microenvironments through three techniques: micropatterning, hydrogel structurization, and microfabrication. This technique has high resolution of around 1-2 um over the entire field of view (500x300um) and can stitch multiple fields together to create large area patterns.
- Micropatterning: capable of fine-tuning cell adhesion to mimic in vivo interactions to study cellular mechanisms or isolate specific cells
- Hydrogel Structurization: this system can polymerize commonly used hydrogels to create 3D cell cultures, spheroids, or permeable membranes
- Microfabrication: Based on DMD processing, this system can use greyscale lithography combined with greyscale resist to create 3D molds
For more in depth information about this system and its applications please visit https://www.alveolelab.com/our-products/primo-micropatterning/.
How-to Information
- Steps to Access the Quantum Structures Facility
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- Contact QSF staff to get trained on the instrument.
- Apply to CNSI for electronic door access to the facility.
- QSF Staff will add you to the FBS reservation system
- Acknowledging Support
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Please remember to acknowledge CNSI resources in scientific publications and presentations by including this statement:
“The authors acknowledge the use of the Quantum Structures Facility within the California NanoSystems Institute, supported by the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of California, Office of the President.”
For work related to the Quantum Foundry also include:
"This work is supported by the National Science Foundation through Enabling Quantum Leap: Convergent Accelerated Discovery Foundries for Quantum Materials Science, Engineering and Information (Q-AMASE-i) award number DMR-1906325."
