FULLGEN Microfluidics · Biomaterials · Life Sciences Innovation
FULLGEN is a multidisciplinary innovation company focused on the intersection of materials science, microengineering, and biology. We develop advanced microfluidic solutions for cell culture automation, biosensing, and organ-on-chip applications. Through a strong international network, FULLGEN collaborates with leading research institutions and technology partners across Germany, Spain, and the United States, driving innovation through global scientific and industrial partnerships.
Highlights
- Microfluidics & Lab-on-Chip
- Cell Culture Automation
- Live Cell Imaging
- Deep Learning Image Analysis
Viewpoint
Our research is grounded in the development of functional materials at multiple scales — from nanostructured coatings to macroscopic device architectures — and in translating these materials into high-impact technological solutions for life sciences and biomedical applications. We particularly emphasize scalable and cost-effective fabrication approaches, enabling advanced research and technology development in Argentina and Latin America.
Recent Publications
- Cadena Vizuete, M. F., Condor, M., Raith, D., Sapre, A., Follo, M., Layedra, G., Mertelsmann, R., Perez, M., & Lerner, B. (2025). Automated T-Cell Proliferation in Lab-on-Chip Devices Integrating Microfluidics and Deep Learning-Based Image Analysis for Long-Term Experiments. Biosensors, 15(10), 693. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios15100693
- Sanluis-Verdes, A., Scarafía, A., Pérez, M. S., Lerner, B., & Miriuka, S. G. (s.f.). Cardiotoxicity studies in microfluidic devices using cardiomyocytes differentiated from human induced pluripotent stem cells. CONICET Digital.
- Olmos Carreño, C. M., Rosero Yánez, G. I., Fernández Cabada, T., Booth, R., Der, M., Cabaleiro, J. M., Debut, A., Cumbal, L., Pérez, M. S., & Lerner, B. (2020). Hybrid microchannel-solid state micropore device for fast and optical cell detection. RSC Advances, 10(9), 5361–5370. doi.org
- Bourguignon N, Attallah C, Karp P, Booth R, Peñaherrera A, Payés C, Oggero M, Pérez MS, Helguera G, Lerner B. Production of monoclonal antibodies in microfluidic devices. Integr Biol (Camb). 2018 Mar 1;10(3):136-144. doi: 10.1039/c7ib00200a. Epub 2018 Feb 28. PMID: 29488523.
- BSEO — Semiautomatic Method for Determination of Oil Recovery with Nanofluids in Microfluidic Devices. Macote-Yparraguirre E., Pérez M.S. et al. · ACS Omega · 2024
- Lerner, B., Kler, P.A., Ordoñez Arias, A.F. et al. A circular microchannel with integrated electrodes for DNA electrophoresis. Microsyst Technol 19, 733–742 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-012-1678-7