University of California, Irvine (UCI)
BioMiNT Lab (Biomolecular Microsystems and Nanotransducers)
Microfluidics & BioMEMS
Dr. Abraham "Abe" Lee is Chancellor's Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at UC Irvine. Director of the BioMiNT Lab and the NSF-supported CADMIM center, Dr. Lee pioneered microfluidic platforms during his time as a DARPA program manager. His lab focuses on single-cell manipulation, acoustic/electric shear poration, and microfluidic technologies to advance precision diagnostics and cell therapy.
How has bioprinting changed?
The field has moved from asking whether we can print cells to asking what printed cells need afterward. Hydrogels, perfusion systems, and maturation protocols often matter as much as the print itself.