CRAFT (Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies)
The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) is a unique long-term partnership between the University of Toronto (U of T) and Canada’s National Research Council to advance the field of microfluidics — the manipulation of fluids at micron length scales by developing devices with improved precision, lower detection limits, and the capacity to parallelize procedures. This partnership positions Canada to become a world-leader in developing and translating microfluidic solutions, such as point-of-care diagnostics, organ-on-a-chip devices and organ-scale tissue substitutes, that will improve the health of all Canadians and lay the foundation of a thriving, internationally competitive industry sector.
CRAFT2.0 launch unveils new strategy to foster industry partnerships.
On June 20, 2024, Unity Health Toronto hosted a landmark event to mark the launch of the next phase of the Center for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT), referred to as CRAFT2.0. The launch drew over 60 attendees, including representatives from 14 companies with vested interests in microfluidic technologies. The day was a resounding success, showcasing CRAFT’s programs, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge research.
CRAFT 2.0: Academic hospital network joins centre for research on microfluidic devices for human health.
CRAFT has been extended to 2028 and has expanded to formally include Unity Health Toronto, an academic hospital network and leading Canadian health research institute.
Advancing health science with smartphones, bio-printers and organs-on-chips: Groundbreakers S2 Ep. 5
In season two, episode five of the Groundbreakers video series, host Ainka Jess speaks with Ayden Malekjahani about how smartphones are being used to explore new avenues in science. The episode also features CRAFT researchers: Milica Radisic and Axel Guenther.
CRAFT & NRC hiring 5 research officers
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is aiming to hire five new Research Officers who will be integral members of the NRC, CRAFT and the University of Toronto research communities. Three of these Research Officers will develop and apply artificial intelligence methods for microfluidic device design, automated fabrication and data analytics to support discovery […]
CRAFT (Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies)
The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) is a unique long-term partnership between the University of Toronto (U of T) and Canada’s National Research Council to advance the field of microfluidics — the manipulation of fluids at micron length scales by developing devices with improved precision, lower detection limits, and the capacity to parallelize procedures. This partnership positions Canada to become a world-leader in developing and translating microfluidic solutions, such as point-of-care diagnostics, organ-on-a-chip devices and organ-scale tissue substitutes, that will improve the health of all Canadians and lay the foundation of a thriving, internationally competitive industry sector.