Kasza Living Materials Laboratory at Columbia University

Role

Undergraduate Researcher

Timeline

July 2017 - May 2018

Description

• Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson to investigate liquid-like solids (microgels) as a tool for supporting Drosophila (fruit fly) embryos for imaging studies.

• Developed procedure for mounting Drosophila embryos within microgel matrices.

• Captured images (time-lapses and videos) of Drosophila embryos in different concentrations of microgel.

• Evaluated how microgel concentration impacted strength, viscosity, and ability to maintain Drosophila viability.

• Presented research abstract and poster at Undergraduate Research Symposium and wrote full report of findings.