Biofabrication techniques for biologically relevant tissue models and drug delivery devices

The ability to control of the behavior of living cells in vitro is critical in fundamental cell biology as well as applied biotechnology including tissue engineering and cell-based biochip devices. We have been developing several biofabrication techniques available that can be applied to culture systems. Here, we report our recent progress with a focus on the following subjects: biolithography-based cell patterning; controlled cocultures within a microfluidic device; and a drug delivery device for eye diseases.