SEASON 02 EPISODE 01
3D printing physiological devices for sperm sorting and selection
6th April, 2026
Hemdeep Patel, Robin Boshoven and Dr. Majid Warkiani
Are 3D printed devices able to capture physiological or biochemical processes?
That is what we discuss in this episode with biomedical engineer and Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Dr. Majid Warkiani, as he takes us through his research in organ-on-a-chip systems and microfluidic devices for sperm sorting and selection. Discover with us the gaps in IVF research and the impact 3D printing can have.
So whether you’re passionate about life sciences, microfluidics, or just curious about the capabilities of 3D printing in biomedical engineering, this series is for you.
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"They are still using this 30, 40 years old technology… centrifugation… which is proven nowadays to damage the sperm."
Additional Resources
000333_Microfluidics History and Birth
000931_CNC cutting of a Microfluidic master mold for Softlithograghy [1]
001611_ 3D Printed Micromixer for Particle Conjugation [2]
001855_Sperm DNA Damage and its consequences [3]
002033_Sperm Journey in Female Reproductive Tract System [4]
002053_Sperm across different Species [5]
002552_3D Printed Microfluidics for sperm Sorting [6]
003249_ 3d Printed, PDMS and Inject Molded Microfluidics [7]
003701_Fully 3D Printed and Integrated Microfluidic Sorter for Bioprocessing [8]
003853_Sperm Thigmotaxis
004152-Microfluidic ICSI [9]
004640_SpermSearch AI [10]
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Say Hi to our Guest
Dr. Majid Warkiani @ University of Technology Sydney
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