Case Studies
NASA Studies – Biology in Space
As a long-time partner for NASA, we can handle extraordinary requirements. Wainamics has delivered microfluidic cartridges for use in space over the last 10+ years – for 6 different systems, 3 launches, and 2 projects on the International Space Station.
Wainamics was responsible for the design and manufacturing of the BioSentinel microfluidics cartridge to study the impact of interplanetary space radiation on yeast. This BioSentinel data is critical for interpreting the effects of space radiation exposure, reducing the risks associated with long-term human exploration, and confirming existing models of the effects of space radiation on living organisms.
Most recently, we received NASA SBIR funding to develop a continuous perfusion cell culture microfluidic system for cell biology in the field. This can significantly accelerate cell-based research in space, with parallel research on earth, as well as enabling field-based, real-time studies for biospecimen growth.


