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Chun-Te (Patrick) Chiang

Senior Field Application Scientist

On-chip Biotechnologies

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May 2025, SynBioBeta

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Chun-Te (Patrick) Chiang is a Senior Field Application Scientist at On-chip Biotechnologies, where he leverages his expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology to advance microfluidic-based technologies. Specializing in damage-free cell sorting and droplet technology, he supports high-throughput applications that drive cutting-edge research. His work focuses on sorting fragile primary cells, spheroids, and droplets for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), drug screening, and enzyme discovery. Additionally, he optimizes droplet sorting and dispensing workflows for antibody screening and microorganism evolution studies, bridging technology with biological innovation to accelerate breakthroughs in biotechnology and precision medicine.

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