This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering grant award, under the CFD Program 47.041, provides $150,000 to the University of Georgia Research Foundation to develop novel methods for high-throughput, antibody-free cell sorting. The project, titled "EAGER: IMPRESS-U: HIGH-THROUGHPUT AGILE INTERFACES FOR CELL SORTING," aims to create an alternative, scalable approach to efficiently separate therapeutic cells from unwanted or damaged cells for biomedical applications. The research team will utilize dynamic polymer materials and phase transitions to generate the necessary forces for reversible cell attachment and release, without the risks associated with traditional antibody-based cell sorting techniques. This high-risk, high-payoff project has the potential to significantly advance cell therapy manufacturing capabilities. The award runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, and does not include any planned sub-awards.
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