Control cell fate by external stimuli

It has been known that cells respond to external stimuli and change their shape and functions. Scientists have been using various stimuli for guiding cell fate.

Kumagai Laboratory pursuits single cell control using technologies of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), plasma science, and life science.

On-going studies:

• Plasma-on-Chip
• Plasma-assisted microperfusion system for promoted cell growth
• Analysis of cell membrane
• Gene transfer using atmospheric pressure plasma
• Cell growth control using plasma
• Analysis of plasma effects on living organism by plasma