Preface to special topic: optofluidics.

Preface to Special Topic: Microsystems for manipulation and analysis of living cells.

This Preface describes exciting papers contributed to the Special Topic section on manipulation and analysis of cells using microsystems. Brief summaries of each paper are provided and general trends are discussed.

Preface to Special Topic: Plasmas for Medical Applications

Themed issue: optofluidics.

The term optofluidics defines a growing research area that integrates optics and microfluidics in ways that enable unique strengths and advantages for a broad range of applications. The First International Conference on Optofluidics (Optofluidics2011) organized by Xi’an Jiaotong University and Lab on a Chip on 11–12 December 2011 featured work in this field, with an exciting two-day program of ...

Preface to special topic: selected papers from the second conference on advances in microfluidics and nanofluidics and Asia-pacific international symposium on lab on chip.

(2012). Preface to special topic : selected papers from the second conference on advances in microfluidics and nanofluidics and asia-pacific international symposium on lab on chip. Biomicrofluidics, 6(1). One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any materi...

Preface to Special Topic: Microfluidics in cell biology and tissue engineering.

In this special issue of Biomicrofluidics, a wide variety of applications of microfluidics to tissue engineering and cell biology are presented. The articles illustrate the benefits of using microfluidics for controlling the cellular environment in a precise yet high rate manner using minimum reagents. The topic is very timely and takes a stab at portraying a glimpse of what is to come in this ...