Deirdre Meldrum

Arizona State University, University of Washington

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Deirdre Meldrum is a pioneering figure in the field of bioengineering and microfluidics, with a distinguished career focused on developing innovative tools for single-cell analysis and laboratory automation. Her major contributions include the invention of a diaphragm pico-liter pump for single-cell manipulation (2011, 30 citations), a groundbreaking device that enables precise fluid handling at the picoliter scale, facilitating advanced studies in cellular biology. She also designed a compact jam-resistant capillary dispenser for automation systems (1998, 7 citations), which reliably stores and dispenses fragile glass capillaries without jamming—a critical advancement for robotic laboratory workflows. Meldrum’s work has significantly impacted high-throughput biology, reducing manual errors and enabling reproducible single-cell experiments. As a professor at Arizona State University, she has been recognized for her leadership in micro- and nano-scale systems, earning accolades such as the NSF CAREER Award. Her research continues to inspire students and researchers in bioengineering, offering practical solutions for precision medicine and cellular manipulation.