Rochester Microphysiological Systems Network
The Microphysiological Systems Network (MPS Network) exists for students studying and/or interested in learning about microphysiological systems (MPS) such as organ models, tissue chips, microfluidic systems. Our mission is to foster a community that supports the intellectual and professional development of graduate student trainees in this highly interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field.
On a monthly basis, MPS Network members meet to discuss research challenges, provide peer-to-peer troubleshooting/support, and share impactful professional development opportunities. Our membership includes students, technicians, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty from a litany of different departments including:
What are MSPs?
Microphysiological Systems, or MSPs are small tissue culture platforms that replicate cellular, biochemical, and biophysical properties of human tissues and organs. These include things like organoids, hydrogels, scaffolds, and organs/tissues on a chip.
MPSs have a variety of medical applications like:
- Mimicking complex 3D human tissue mircro0envionments
- Representing realistic flow and pressure with microfluidics
- Accelerating drug development and modeling rare diseases
- Replacing and reducing the use of animals in biomedical research