Cryoelectron Microscopy News & More

Researchers at the University of Rochester are working on a method for rapid cancer diagnosis using SiMPore’s ultrathin nanomembranes. This technique, known as catch and display for liquid biopsies (CAD-LB), captures extracellular vesicles (EVs)—nano-sized carriers of cellular information—from minimally processed blood samples. By fluorescently labeling EVs caught in the membranes’ nanopores, CAD-LB enables quick detection […]

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-bound particles shed by all cells. They are involved in cell-cell communication, but have recently gained significant interest for their potential use as diagnostics and as therapeutics. Researchers from multiple Universities recently published work demonstrating the capability of SiMPore’s Silicon Nanomembranes for catch-and-display of single EVs, enabling novel analyses of these nano-sized bio particles […]

The University of Rochester has received a $7.1 million contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to develop innovative tissue-on-chip technology. This groundbreaking research aims to explore the link between respiratory diseases, such as influenza, and neurological symptoms like brain fog. The three-year project uses microphysiological systems (MPS)—tiny chips that simulate human […]

Check out what other researchers have done with SiMPore filters for microplastics capture and analysis.

Recent publications highlight the unique utility of SiMPore’s filters, which enable direct capture and analysis of microplastic particulates on the same filter without any burdensome transfers.

The emerging problem of microplastics in drinking water has recently received much attention in scientific literature and in the broader public press coverage. Many consumers want to know how they can deal with this potential health concern. Using SiMPore’s novel filters for microplastics capture and analysis and Parverio Inc’s proprietary analysis algorithms, a study was […]

SiMPore supports the launch of the Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health as they explore the effects of microplastics on the environment.

James McGrath, SiMPore’s Co-Founder recently received a grant from NIH for University Research that could reduce the need for pharmaceutical trials on animals.

SiMPore was recently named a Top 10 Nano Material Solutions Provider and was featured in Manufacturing Technology Insights.

SiMPore co-founder and University of Rochester Prof. Dr. James McGrath will lead a free Workshop at the Microphysiological Systems (MPS) World Summit 2023.

Researchers from SiMPore and the University of Rochester presented two posters, featuring nanomembrane-based analysis of single extracellular vesicles, at the 2023 ISEV annual meeting.