Microfluidics-Based Microgels, Cell Delivery and, Cell Expansion
Diane Young completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Science at the University of Queensland in 2025, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Science with a specialisation in Chemical Engineering. She began her research career in 2023 with a project investigating the influence of synthetic heparan sulphate on adipose-derived stem cells, which she presented at the ACUR Conference hosted by the University of Sydney. In mid-2024, Diane joined Gelomics, where she focused on developing 3D GelMA-based cell culture systems. Later that year, she joined the Qiao Group to conduct research on DLP 3D printing and the mechanical characterisation of GelMA/PEGDA hydrogels. She has since continued with the group as a PhD candidate. Her research focuses on developing microfluidic technologies for advanced cell delivery and expansion, with applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Industry
Former Research and Development Intern at Gelomics (2024)