… If we consider the gamete preparation the first step of a robustin vitro embryo production (IVEP)
routine, we can define the IVF as step number two. In general, when we talk about IVF we …

… Next, we explore the integration of 3D culture systems, including the use of biomimetic
scaffolds and organ-on-a-chip platforms, with a particular focus on the oviduct-on-a-chip. Finally, …

… to both human infertility and wildlife conservation (with few embryos often obtained in both
… Thus, it seems clear that the ultimate goal of integrating all the phases of IVP in a step-wise …

… microfluidic systems for in vitro embryo production (IVP) and … of these animals was not
compromised following embryonic … With the development of the integrated system and dynamic …

… Finally, we discuss potential applications of integrated microfluidic platforms for fundamental
… tested on animal models, and mostly murine and bovine embryos (see Table II). Mouse …

… microfluidic device that integrates single oocyte trapping, fertilization and subsequent embryo
culture… Fertilization was achieved in the microfluidic devices with similar fertilization rates to …

… and embryo detection is laying the groundwork for integrated … in milk production, growth
rate, disease resistance, animal product … during development to keep pace with the embryo’s …

… Microfluidic devices present a high level of integration which comes in various flavors: (massive)
parallelization potential, the possibility to implement multi-step processes, and the …

… found in the oviduct, as well as integrated platforms with parallelization potential for single
… help, as well as the animal caretakers at the MPI Münster, for animal work. This research is …

… Microfluidic IVF/CI in animal model studies has also … These proof-of-concept studies in animal
models are the beginning. … If integration of microfluidic IVF/CI or ICSI can reduce laboratory …