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===Micro-Na (2021- )===
Our team seeks to design a microneedle patch that can fluorescently detect sodium levels in the body, allowing for simple and non-invasive monitoring.
| [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/micro-na Read more about Micro-Na here!]
===micROS (2021-2022) ===
Hello! Welcome to micROS—a collaboration between McGill Biodesign and the McGill Rocket Team! Together, we are investigating the changes in levels of reactive oxidative species in microgravity and hypergravity environments. Our McGill Biodesign team is focused on designing 1) the microfluidic chip composed of channels for the flow of reagents and a microwell holding the cells, in which the reaction will take place, 2) the perfusion system for timely and efficient delivery of reagents to the microwell containing the cells, and 3) the hydrogel that the cells will be embedded in to be kept alive throughout the experiment.
| [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/micros Read more about micROS here!]
===SOlar-A (2020- 2022)===
Our goal is to fight the water crisis, specifically in Honduras. The crisis disproportionately affects developing countries; hence we are creating a water filtration backpack that is low-cost, durable, and eco-friendly. Solar-A not only facilitates safe transportation and provides low-cost filtration, but also uses the mechanical walking movement from traveling to the water source to power a sensor capable of detecting when the water is potable.
| [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/solar-a Read more about SOlar-A here!]
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===Algo (2020-2021)===
Algal blooms are overgrowths of algae that often result from an imbalance of nutrients in bodies of water, aggravated by agricultural runoff and industrial waste. They can decrease the oxygen content in the water, block sunlight from aquatic life, and produce harmful toxins. Algo is a service that implements devices into bodies of water to control the levels of algae. The collected algae biomass can then be sold or processed further to create fertilizer, biodiesel, and other value-added products. Algo devices consume unwanted algal blooms to produce useful biomass and, in the process, restore the health of aquatic ecosystems. After winning prizes in entrepreneurship from both impact200 and the Dobson Cup, Algo became a startup company. | [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/algo Read more about Algo here!]
===BluBand (2019-2020) ===