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A Versatile Automated Platform for Micro-scale Cell Stimulation Experiments
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2013
We have developed an automated cell culture and interrogation platform for micro-scale cell stimulation experiments. The platform offers simple, versatile, and precise control in cultivating and stimulating small populations of cells, and recovering lysates for molecular analyses. The platform is well suited to studies that use precious cells and/or reagents.
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Automated Periodic Stimulation Electrode Installation: A Technique to Surgically Implant An Automated Stimulation Device on the Vagus Nerve in a Porcine Model
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate the procedure for the installation of an automated periodic stimulation electrode on the vagus nerve for monitoring nerves during thyroid surgeries in a porcine model. This helps in the correct identification of the target nerve during surgical procedures.
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A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator (TAPS)
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2009
We describe a computer-controlled device for investigating the sense of touch: the Tactile Automated Passive-finger Stimulator (TAPS). We describe the components of TAPS, and show how TAPS is used to administer a two-interval forced-choice tactile grating orientation test.
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Automated Cell Enrichment of Cytomegalovirus-specific T cells for Clinical Applications using the Cytokine-capture System
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2015
The goal of this protocol is to manufacture pathogen-specific clinical-grade T cells using a bench-top, automated, second generation cell enrichment device that incorporates a closed cytokine capture system and does not require dedicated staff or use of a GMP facility. The cytomegalovirus pp65-specific-T cells generated can be directly administered to patients.
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Combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and fMRI to Examine the Default Mode Network
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2010
In this article, we examine the methodology and considerations relevant to the combination of TMS and fMRI to examine the effects of brain stimulation on the default network.
FAQs
Reproducibility comes from controlling when a signal is delivered, how long it lasts, and its concentration or intensity. In an automated setup, software-controlled pumps, actuators, or microfluidic devices apply those settings consistently across experiments. This standardization reduces variation caused by manual handling, making cell responses easier to compare across conditions and replicates.
The stimulus modality determines the type of environmental input a study can examine. Automated cell stimulation can deliver chemical, electrical, mechanical, or optical signals, allowing bioengineers to compare how cells respond to distinct forms of control. Selecting among these inputs helps align the experiment with questions about signaling, proliferation, differentiation, or tissue formation.
Timing, duration, concentration, and intensity determine the exposure pattern experienced by cells. Adjusting these variables allows a platform to apply brief or sustained conditions and compare responses under different signal strengths or amounts. This control is important for studying dynamic cell culture and linking programmed inputs with changes in signaling, proliferation, differentiation, or tissue formation.
A practical workflow starts by choosing the signal and defining its delivery time, duration, concentration, or intensity. Researchers then program a software-controlled pump, actuator, or microfluidic device to apply the selected condition, followed by analysis of cellular responses. This sequence supports standardized experiments and reduces manual intervention during repeated stimulation.
Equipment selection depends on the stimulus and the control needed. Pumps, actuators, and microfluidic devices are examples of software-controlled instruments used in these systems. Their programmable operation allows researchers to specify delivery conditions and timing rather than rely on manual handling, which is especially useful for consistent, repeated, or high-throughput studies.
Beyond individual cell-response studies, automated cell stimulation supports high-throughput experiments and dynamic cell culture. It is useful when bioengineers need to model physiological conditions, optimize engineered tissues, or develop cell-based therapies. The controlled platform can apply defined schedules across experiments, helping teams assess how stimulation conditions influence biological outcomes while improving consistency between tests.
The resulting data can reveal how controlled exposure relates to signaling, proliferation, differentiation, or tissue formation. Because the stimulation schedule and strength are specified in advance, researchers can compare cellular outcomes across programmed conditions with greater consistency. In bioengineering, these measurements help evaluate culture strategies and guide the design of engineered tissues or cell-based therapies.