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Electronic Mosquito: designing a semi-invasive Microsystem for blood sampling, analysis and drug delivery applications

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In this study we present an innovative design idea for a semi-invasive blood sampling, analysis and drug delivery device called “Electronic Mosquito” (“e-Mosquito”). The major building blocks of the device are discussed. The principle of operation is described and its feasibility is demonstrated. The integration of the microsystem is outlined and its practical implementation proposed.

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This study is supported in part by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Microelectronic Corporation (CMC).

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  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N1N4, Canada

    Giorgio E. Gattiker, Karan V. I. S. Kaler & Martin P. Mintchev

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Gattiker, G.E., Kaler, K.V.I.S. & Mintchev, M.P. Electronic Mosquito: designing a semi-invasive Microsystem for blood sampling, analysis and drug delivery applications. Microsyst Technol 12, 44–51 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-005-0015-9

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