Microfluidic Culture Platform to Understand the Fluid Flow Dynamics of The Reproductive Tract

This thesis explores how gentle fluid flow, like that naturally found in the fallopian tube, influences the behaviour of its lining cells. Using a custom-designed microfluidic device, the study mimicked these natural flow conditions and found that fluid movement helps the cells grow cilia and secrete important proteins, both essential for reproduction. The findings offer new insights into how physical forces affect female reproductive health and introduce a useful lab model for studying these effects in more detail