CCell

Timeline

Status: Active

Description

Through CCell, I'm I developing a novel lensless holographic microscope capable of imaging 3D shape of cells with under $500. Originally, CCell was a research worked on for the Embedded Systems Competition at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Out of the 7 million international projects, CCell went on to qualify as one of the 1600 finalists, winning fourth place overall. For this competition, I created and documented a working prototype of CCell, which was tested and recognized through conferences and publications. I realized, however, that to provide my products to underpriveleged hospitals and schools, I would need to create a cost-effective, portable, and easy-to-use product that integrates many of its functions and spares repetitve testing. Currently, I am working on developing a prototype to ensure it is cost-effective, easily operated, and durable, making it ideal for educational and medical environments. By enabling 3D modeling, students can visualize and interact with cell samples with unprecedented clarity – a feat which was nearly impossible before. With CCell, students will be immersed in microbiology and comprehend concepts and cell structures more easily. In addition, CCell foresees applications in point-of-care-testing, where large field-of-view 3D imaging of cells can provide a quick and easy method to diagnosing diseases

Team

Members

Thomas Zhirui Yang