Meeting with Dr. Strain Week 6

Post date: Feb 16, 2012 7:8:58 AM

• • Discuss getting microscope

  • Tell him about the proof of concept tests that we completed.

    • lowered magnetized needle onto micro array slide.

    • Lowered magnetized needle into iron oxide solution

      • Lowered non-magnetized needle into water (beads didn't come off)

        • Electro magnet AC current? Does Matt have an opinion on this.

        • Also the option of using a piezo electric vibrating mechanism.

  • Microinjector was approved.

  • Will also be testing capillary tubes.

  • Have recently machined, frame to hold the XY stage level, acrylic pick and place holder.