Background
Develop a microfluidic gut model with co-cultured bacteria to screen how the microbiome alters drug metabolism. This project sits within the microfluidics and organ-on-chip activities of our group at National University of Singapore, and builds on several recent publications and ongoing collaborations with industry and other research groups.
Objectives
- Review the state of the art in organ-on-chip and formulate a precise research question
- Design and implement the methodology described above
- Evaluate results rigorously, including ablations and comparison with baselines
- Document the work in a thesis and, where results allow, a conference paper
What you will do
You will join weekly group meetings, work closely with a PhD student as day-to-day supervisor, and have access to our computing/lab infrastructure. We expect independent work, curiosity and good communication. The exact scope is adapted to a master/phd thesis of about 8 months.
What we offer
- Supervision by Li Wei Chen and an experienced team
- Financial support (see funding details)
- An international environment and the possibility to continue with a PhD for strong candidates
How to apply
Apply through ThesisAbroad with your CV, transcript and a short motivation explaining why this topic interests you. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute video call.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a master or PhD-track programme in Biomedical Engineering or a related field
- Solid background in microfluidics
- English (B2 or higher)
- Programming or lab experience relevant to the topic
- Ability to spend the full duration on site