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57. Future of Microfluidics w/ David Weitz - Professor @ Harvard / Core Faculty @ Wyss Institute
Apr 17, 2023
David Weitz, Professor of Physics & Applied Physics at Harvard University, discusses the future of microfluidics and soft materials. Topics include advancements in microfluidics technology, the potential for a grand unifying theory of biology, the role of innovation institutes in academia, entrepreneurship in microfluidics, and the challenges and value of interdisciplinary research.
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- Microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell sequencing, enabling the analysis of thousands of cells and advancing our understanding of cell behavior.
- The future of microfluidics holds promise for the development of user-friendly diagnostic and drug delivery systems, as well as advancements in distributed manufacturing and localized drug delivery.
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David White's Background and Career Overview
David White is a professor and core faculty at Harvard and the V-S Institute. He studied superconductivity and condensed matter physics at Harvard and worked at Exxon Research and Engineering Company. At Harvard, he runs a physics group focused on various topics, including biotech. His goal is to have a scientific impact and make a broader societal impact by bringing better health to people through self-sustainable work done as a company.
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