This repository offers a detailed overview of the optogenetic lab equipment project, a collaboration with Sahlgrenska Academy and Oxford University.
By: Anton Hagsér, Anton A, Axel H
This project aimed to design a specialized tool tailored for diabetes research, focusing on the study of delta cells.
To create optogenetic lab equipment that meets the specific requirements of diabetes research at Sahlgrenska Academy and Oxford University.
The equipment was designed with adaptability in mind, allowing researchers to focus on delta cells, a component that's gaining attention in diabetes research.
- Photoactivation: Designed to photostimulate specific proteins within delta cells, inducing desired behaviors.
- Adjustable Light Intensity: Built with variable light settings for diverse experimental needs.
- Modular Design: Ensures adaptability for various research scenarios.
- User Experience: A straightforward interface for ease of use by researchers.
- Collaboration: Facilitated communication between our team and the partner institutions to align our design with research needs.
- Design: Created a modular design that allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the equipment.
- Prototyping: Built a prototype of the equipment to test the design and functionality.
- Documentation: Wrote a detailed report of the project, including the design process, prototype testing, and future recommendations.
- Problem Solving: Addressed technical challenges and ensured smooth team dynamics.
This project was a hands-on extension of our classroom studies. It reinforced the importance of teamwork, the challenges of creating a tool from scratch, and the nuances of client interactions. It was a valuable experience in understanding how technology can support medical research.