Darius Rackus, Toronto Metropolitan University

Research

biosensors electrochemistry image analysis microfluidics secretome single cell analysis transcriptomics

Latest funding

DLP-3D printer for next generation biomanufacturing of drug delivery vehicles, cell culture models, and bioreactors
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$45,585
Microfluidic platforms for measuring chemical phenotypes
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Microfluidic platforms for measuring chemical phenotypes
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$75,000

All 5 grants and awards

DLP-3D printer for next generation biomanufacturing of drug delivery vehicles, cell culture models, and bioreactors

Co-investigatorNSERC2024Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Tsai, Scott

Keywords: 3D Printing; Biomanufacturing; Lab-on-a-Chip; Microfabrication; Microfluidics

$45,585

Microfluidic platforms for measuring chemical phenotypes

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Rackus, Darius

$12,500

Microfluidic platforms for measuring chemical phenotypes

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Rackus, Darius

Keywords: microfluidics; single cell analysis; image analysis; secretome; electrochemistry; biosensors; transcriptomics

$75,000

COVID-19 Variant Supplement - A low-cost, portable, and decentralized microfluidic device for detecting SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Operating Grant: SARS-CoV-2 variants supplement stream 1

Principal investigators: Little, Dustin J

Keywords: Aqueous Two-Phase System; Covid-19; Immunity; Immunoassay; Microfluidics; Neutralizing Antibodies; Protein Engineering; Sars-Cov-2; Serological Surveillence; Virology

$50,000

A low-cost, portable, and decentralized microfluidic device for detecting SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Co-investigatorCIHR2020Operating Grant: COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity - Diagnostics

Principal investigators: Little, Dustin J

Keywords: Aqueous Two-Phase System; Covid-19; Immunity; Immunoassay; Microfluidics; Neutralizing Antibodies; Protein Engineering; Sars-Cov-2; Serological Surveillence; Virology

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: biosensors Dear Professor Rackus, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on biosensors connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Microfluidic platforms for measuring chemical phenotypes" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]