@inproceedings{63b0750a260144459f53b333d94c8db6,
title = "A generalized semi-automated rational design of micropillar arrays for mechanobiological studies",
abstract = "Elastomeric micropillar arrays have found broad applications in mechanobiological studies such as measuring traction forces at cellular focal adhesions or thrashing forces of multicellular organisms. In this study, we present a generalized semi-automated computational framework for the design of the micropillar array systems as well as force analysis and visualization of experimental data obtained with micropillar arrays. Two case studies involving cell traction forces and C. elegans thrashing forces are presented that showcase the widespread utility of this framework. Our approach provides increased levels of accuracy over traditional analytical approaches, especially at the edges of the micropillar array design envelope.",
keywords = "C. elegans, Cell traction forces, FEM, Mechanobiology, Micropillar array",
author = "Stubbs, {Christopher J.} and Sofela, {Samuel O.} and Baban, {Navajit S.} and Song, {Yong Ak}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 CBMS-0001; 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2020 ; Conference date: 04-10-2020 Through 09-10-2020",
year = "2020",
language = "English (US)",
series = "MicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences",
publisher = "Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society",
pages = "342--343",
booktitle = "MicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences",
}