Prateek Sehgal
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Dr. Prateek Sehgal is a pioneer in microfluidic technologies for high-throughput biological screening, with a particular focus on cell encapsulation and droplet-based assays. His seminal 2009 work on "Microfluidic encapsulation of cells in alginate capsules" (20 citations) addressed a critical bottleneck in cell-based screening: maintaining eukaryotic cell viability outside traditional solid supports. By developing a method to encapsulate cells within biocompatible alginate microcapsules, Sehgal enabled the application of ultra-efficient droplet microfluidics to live-cell assays—dramatically reducing reagent costs and increasing screening throughput. This foundational contribution has influenced subsequent work in drug discovery, tissue engineering, and single-cell analysis. Sehgal's research sits at the intersection of microfluidics, biomaterials, and cell biology, demonstrating how engineering solutions can overcome fundamental limitations in biological experimentation. His work remains highly cited as a reference point for researchers seeking to combine the throughput advantages of microdroplets with the physiological requirements of mammalian cells, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern high-throughput screening platforms.
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