Ankita Doshi
Papers
1
Total Citations
20
H-Index
1
About
Ankita Doshi’s research lies at the intersection of microfluidics and cell biology, with a focus on engineering high-throughput platforms for biomedical screening. Her most cited work, “Microfluidic encapsulation of cells in alginate capsules for high throughput screening” (2009, 20 citations), tackles a critical bottleneck in cell-based assays: maintaining eukaryotic cell viability within microdroplet systems. By developing a method to encapsulate cells in biocompatible alginate capsules, Doshi enabled the high-throughput screening of adherent cells—a feat previously hindered by the need for solid supports. This innovation reduces costs and expands the applicability of droplet microfluidics to complex cellular assays. Though early in her career, her contributions are foundational for advancing drug discovery and personalized medicine, demonstrating how microengineering can solve practical biological challenges. Doshi’s work exemplifies the power of interdisciplinary thinking, merging materials science with cell culture techniques to create scalable, robust tools for researchers.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1