On the morning of August 27th, a lecture named "Recent bioactive paper diagnostics research in BioPRIA" was given by Professor Wei Shen from Monash University. Professor Shen introduced their main results of paper technology and liquid marble. Different from other academic reports, his talk was simple but profound, illustrating how extensively scientists and artists share similar ideas and teaching us how to find inspirations from daily life. After the talk, Professor Shen and his group were invited to visit our lab in East 2. Ph.D. Jane introduced the POC lab for them, having a further discussion of paper-based detection. They are also actively seeking for new research directions and partners to further its new research programs. Hope we can have cooperation in the coming days.

Introduction of BioPRIA

Bio Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA) has engaged in a number of new research activities and ventures. The BioPRIA research program steps out the conventional pulp, paper and printing research area, but researchers in BioPRIA still uses the skills paper technology and printing to lead research in bio-functional printing, new cellulosic and composite materials and low-cost diagnostic sensors.BioPRIA has been actively seeking for new research directions and partners to further its new research programs. This seminar presents an overview of the low-cost diagnostic microfluidics research, which is one of the several new research areas BioPRIA is undertaking. The new research programs in BioPRIA have redefined its roles in the current and future collaborations with the new industrial partners.

Website: http://www.biopria.com.au/