Program
Overview
This is the 1st International Conference on CD Microfluidics. CD Microfluidics, or Lab on a Disc, has -after more than two decades- started to make a mark in some sectors, demonstrating its transformative potential. But, some leaders in the field have remained baffled about the slow pace and the lack of more commercial products. With this conference we hope to address some of the remaining challenges for wider acceptance of this promising technology.
In the heart of Mexico City, the conference endeavors to provide a forum for thought leaders from academia and industry. Attendees can expect to gain insights from luminaries in the micro-fluidics field. Dr. Andreas Manz will present an overview of the impact microfluidics has had on diagnostics. Drs. Roland Zengerle and Yoon Cho will highlight the specific impacts CD fluidics has had on medical diagnostics and water treatment. Lastly, Dr. Albert van den Berg will share his insights on anticipated breakthroughs in microfluidics.
Besides the 4 plenaries, there will be 11 invited talks, 15 regular talks, and 40 posters.
This is the 1st International Conference on CD Microfluidics. CD Microfluidics, or Lab on a Disc, has -after more than two decades- started to make a mark in some sectors, demonstrating its transformative potential. But, some leaders in the field have remained baffled about the slow pace and the lack of more commercial products. With this conference we hope to address some of the remaining challenges for wider acceptance of this promising technology.
In the heart of Mexico City, the conference endeavors to provide a forum for thought leaders from academia and industry. Attendees can expect to gain insights from luminaries in the micro-fluidics field. Dr. Andreas Manz will present an overview of the impact microfluidics has had on diagnostics. Drs. Roland Zengerle and Yoon Cho will highlight the specific impacts CD fluidics has had on medical diagnostics and water treatment. Lastly, Dr. Albert van den Berg will share his insights on anticipated breakthroughs in microfluidics.
Besides the 4 plenaries, there will be 11 invited talks, 15 regular talks, and 40 posters.
Explore our comprehensive conference program, featuring detailed schedules and diverse topics. We seamlessly blend academic discourse, cultural enrichment, and business perspectives for a revolutionary gathering of minds and ideas.
Day 1
Wednesday, April 3rd 2024
Registration (08:00 - 09:00)
Tec de Monterrey's Rector's Kickoff Speech (09:00 - 09:30)
Prof. Yoon Kyoung Cho (09:30 - 10:30)
Break (10:30 - 10:45 )
Invited Speaker (10:45 - 12:25)
10:45 – 11:15
Dr. Anja Boisen
11:20 – 11:50
Dr. Suman Chakraborti
11:55 – 12:25
Dr. Grissel Trujillo
Lunch (12:30 - 14:00)
Applications Talks (14:00 - 15:35)
14:00 – 14:15
Jesús Martín de los Santos Ramírez
Kenia Chávez Ramos
14:40 – 14:55
Rudra Kumar
Abraham Ochoa
Elioth Daniel Macías Frotto
Panel with Plenary Speakers (15:35 – 17:00)
Moderated by Dr. Laura Oropeza from UNAM.
Topics:
- Careers in microfluidics
- Fate of International Research
- Impact of near shoring on international collaboration
- What is next in micro fluidics?
Day 1
Wednesday, April 3rd 2024
Registration (08:00 - 09:00)
Tec de Monterrey's Rector's Kickoff Speech (09:00 - 09:30)
Prof. Yoon Kyoung Cho (09:30 – 10:30)
Break (10:30 - 10:45 )
Invited Speaker (10:45 - 12:25)
10:45 – 11:15 Dr. Anja Boisen
11:20 – 11:50 Dr. Suman Chakraborty
11:55 – 12:25 Dr. Grissel Trujillo
Lunch (12:30 - 14:00)
Applications Talks (14:00 - 15:35)
14:00 – 14:15 Jesús Martín de los Santos Ramírez
14:20 – 14:35 Kenia Chávez Ramos
14:40 – 14:55 Rudra Kumar
15:00 – 15:15 Abraham Ochoa
15:20 – 15:35 Elioth Daniel Macías Frotto
Panel with Plenary Speakers (15:35 - 17:00)
Moderated by Dr. Laura Oropeza from UNAM.
Topics:
– Careers in microfluidics
– Fate of International Research
– Impact of near shoring on international collaboration
– What is next in micro fluidics?
Registration (08:00 - 09:00)
Prof. Roland Zengerle (09:00 - 10:00)
Break (10:00 - 10:15)
Invited Speaker (10:15 - 11:50)
10:15 – 10:45
Dr. Arturo Ayon
10:50 – 11:20
Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Aienevand
11:25 – 11:55
Dr. Lawrence Kulinsky
12:00 – 12:30
Dr. Masoud Madadelahi
Lunch (12:30 - 14:00)
Novel Developments (14:00 - 17:00)
14:00 – 14:15
Dagoberto Torres
14:20 – 14:35
Óscar Pilloni
14:40 – 14:55
Nicklas Rondot
15:00 – 15:15
Claudia Romero
15:20 – 15:35
Fabian Romero
Panel on Future for Mexican graduate students
Moderator
Dr. Roberto Carlos Gallo Villanueva
Featuring
Dr. Brenda García
Dr. Sergio Omar Martínez Chapa
Dr. Daniel Jacobo
Day 2
Thursday, April 4th 2024
Thursday Evening Banquet at Antigua Hacienda Tlalpan.
Please join us on Thursday evening for the Conference Banquet at Tec de Monterrey Mexico City Campus. Entrance is already included in the price of the conference ticket.
Remember that once your payment has been processed, your registration receipt will be emailed as an attachment to the registration confirmation email. Payment processing may take up to five (5) business days (no refunds will apply).
Day 2
Thursday, April 4th 2024
Evening
Day 3
Friday, April 5th 2024
Registration (08:00 - 09:00)
Prof. Andreas Manz (09:00 - 10:00)
Break (10:00 - 10:15 )
Invited Speaker (10:15 - 10:45)
10:15 – 10:45
Dr. Yocel Castillón
10:50 – 11:20
Dr. Rahul Agarwal
11:25 -11:55
Dr. Dario Mager
12:00 – 12:30
Dr. Marc Madou
Prof. Albert van den Berg (12:30 - 13:30)
Biography of the Plenary Speakers
Prof. Andreas Manz
Prof. Andreas Manz is a pioneer in microchip technology for chemical applications, credited with developing the concept of Miniaturized Total Analysis Systems (µTAS), integrated microsystems that encompass sampling, sample pretreatment, separation, and detection. He received a commemorative plaque during the 20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences in 2017. Prof. Manz is the founding Editor of Lab on a Chip and a trailblazer in the µTAS field. He has announced his retirement, and a retrospective collection of his work, published in the journal, has been created. A special Lab on a Chip collection featuring invited papers from his networks throughout his career will be published next year.
In 1999, Roland Zengerle commenced an illustrious academic career as a full professor at the University of Freiburg’s Faculty of Engineering in Germany. His dedication transcended traditional academia, as he undertook a pivotal role as an executive board member of “Hahn-Schickard,” a non-profit organization dedicated to propelling industry forward through contract research, with a specific emphasis on nurturing innovation through MEMS technologies.
Over two decades, Prof. Zengerle’s research endeavors have exemplified an unwavering commitment to the microfluidics field. Together with his dynamic team, they have honed their expertise in pioneering cutting-edge lab-on-a-chip systems, spearheading Point-of-Care diagnostics, and advancing cell handling technologies.
The magnitude of his research impact is attested by an extensive publication record, boasting over 400 research papers, reviews, and book chapters. However, the true testament to his vision and innovation lies in the establishment of eight groundbreaking spin-off companies. This transformative journey commenced with Biofluidix in 2005 and continued to blaze new trails with ventures like Cytena (2014), SpinDiag (2016), Actome (2017), Cytena Bioprocess Solutions (2019), Dermagnostix (2020), Endress+Hauser BioSense (2021), and Ionysis (2022). Notably, three of these pioneering initiatives found their rightful place under the aegis of global market leaders in the realm of laboratory automation.
Professor Zengerle’s academic odyssey initiated with the attainment of a Diploma in Physics in 1990 from the Technical University of Munich. He subsequently concluded his doctoral journey at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich in 1994. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received the honor of being elected as a member of the German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina) in 2011.
Beyond his extensive research accolades, Prof. Zengerle has left an indelible mark as the chairman of numerous international conferences, including IEEE-MEMS, MicroTAS, Transducers, and the World Micromachine Summit. His leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing the frontiers of microfluidics have illuminated pathways for countless scholars and innovators on a global scale.
Prof. Roland Zengerle
Prof. Yoon-Kyoung Cho
Yoon-Kyoung Cho is a distinguished full professor in Biomedical Engineering at UNIST and a group leader at the Center for Soft and Living Matter within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1999, following M.S. and B.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from POSTECH in 1994 and 1992, respectively.
Between 1999 and 2008, Prof. Cho contributed significantly to the development of in vitro diagnostic devices at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT). In 2008, she joined UNIST and held leadership positions including Chair of the School of Nano-Bioscience and Chemical Engineering (2008-2014), Chair of the School of Life Sciences (2014-2015), and Director of the World Class University program (2009-2013) followed by the BK21 program (2013-2015).
Her distinguished career led to membership in the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK). She is also an associate editor for the journal ‘Lab on a Chip’ and a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Prof. Cho actively participates as a board member of the Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society (CBMS) and serves as a scientific advisory board member for South Korean companies Clinomics and Labspinner.
Prof. Cho’s research spans fundamental sciences and translational research with a focus on microfluidics and nanomedicine. Her ongoing work includes the development of a lab-on-a-disc for detecting rare cells and biomarkers, quantitative analysis of single cells, and a comprehensive study of cellular communication systems. She has made significant contributions to both academia and industry, exemplifying her commitment to advancing biomedical engineering and microsystems technologies.
Albert van den Berg is a distinguished figure in the field of Applied Physics, with an MSc and PhD from the University of Twente in the Netherlands. His career is marked by significant contributions in miniaturized chemical sensors and microfluidics.
Between 1988 and 1993, he conducted pioneering work in Neuchatel, Switzerland, collaborating with the CSEM and the University of Neuchatel (IMT). In 2000, he ascended to the role of a full professor, specializing in Miniaturized Systems for (Bio)Chemical Analysis in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente. He is also an integral part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology.
Professor Albert van den Berg impact on the scientific community extends to his co-initiation of the international MicroTAS conference series in 1994. His research is widely recognized, with over 500 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Science, Nature, PNAS, PRL, Angewandte, NanoLetters, and ACS Nano. Remarkably, he has fostered the creation of more than 10 spin-off companies arising from his research group.
His accomplishments have garnered numerous honors and awards, including ERC Advanced grants (2008, 2015), ERC Proof of Concept grants (2011, 2013, 2016, 2020), the Simon Stevin Award (2002), and the Spinoza Prize (2009). He holds notable titles, such as Distinguished University Professor at Twente and Distinguished Professor at South China Normal University.
Professor Albert van den Berg commitment to global scientific advancement is exemplified by his roles as a Consulting Professor at Northwestern Polytechnic University in China and his membership in the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW). He has also assumed leadership positions, including Scientific Director at the MIRA institute for Biomedical Engineering, co-Principal Investigator of the Max Planck – University of Twente Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, and (co)Director of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology.
His influence extends to the editorial realm as an editor of Sensors and Actuators B, a co-founding member of the editorial board of the RSC journal Lab on a Chip, and a founding member of EUROoCS, the European Organ on Chip Society. He is also the founding director of the CBMS, the Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society. In recognition of his achievements, he was elected as a member of the SATW (Switzerland) in 2022.
Currently, Prof. Albert van den Berg research interests encompass micro/nanofluidics, Lab on Chip, sensing for health and sustainability, and Organs on Chip. He actively contributes to the UT Climate Centre as one of its quartermasters, furthering his commitment to scientific progress and environmental sustainability.
Prof. Albert van den Berg
