Cell Viability Testing with Cyto-Clear Photopolymer Resin

What Makes a 3D Material Safe for Living Cells?

In this engaging 3-part series, Hemdeep and Robin sit down with Dr. Veronika Magdanz and Noah Franco at the University of Waterloo to explore a big question: how can a 3D material support living cells, and why does it matter? Their conversation centers around Cyto-Clear Photopolymer Resin, a breakthrough new 3D Material in microfluidics research, known for one powerful feature: over 90% cell viability. Here’s what to expect in each episode:

Part 1
Hear how the Magdanz Lab is pushing boundaries—from bio-inspired microrobots to the future of 3D bioprinting. Learn about the exciting (and sometimes tricky) path of working at the cutting edge of medical micro-bots.

Part 2
From Lab Coats to Startups: Veronika shares her journey bridging the gap between academia and industry through her work with CADworks3D. Noah discusses how he applies an entrepreneurial mindset to scientific research. Hemdeep opens up about business failures and how that has reshaped his approach to innovation. Together, they reveal how real-world collaboration drives meaningful breakthroughs.

Part 3
Go behind the scenes with CADworks3D as they share the journey of creating Cyto-Clear—from the early, failed prototypes to their current, biocompatible resin that’s now driving innovation in diagnostics, fertility testing, and point-of-care tools.

Whether you’re a scientist, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of life sciences, this series has something for you. Tune in and explore how micro-scale innovation is creating macro-scale impact—one cell at a time.