MicroFluidic based platform for SeMen Analysis

Project description

A device for the automatic analysis of semen

The EU-funded MicroFSMA project is developing an efficient, automated method for semen analysis and the isolation of quality sperm for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The device will fill in a technological gap in the fertility sector and improve the detection of male infertility. It consists of three microfluidic chips and generates a thermal and chemical gradient to resemble the physical environment of the female reproductive tract. Responsive sperm cells are monitored through a computer that creates successive time-lapse images. Analysis of the flagella movement and the overall sperm trajectory towards the environmental cues will provide important information on sperm kinetics and hence fertility.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › classical mechanics › fluid mechanics › microfluidics
• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › gynaecology › reproductive medicine
• social sciences › economics and business › business and management › employment

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-SE - Society and Enterprise panel

Coordinator

CHERRY BIOTECH

Net EU contribution

€ 196 707,84

Address

2eme Etage, Halls A-b Et C14 Rue De La Beaune
93100 Montreuil
France

Region

Ile-de-France › Ile-de-France › Seine-Saint-Denis

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

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Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00