Maria Tenje

Professor, Microsystems Technology, Uppsala University

Membership period 2014–2019

I am currently leading three research projects based on my expertise in micro- and nanofabrication combined with my experience in integrated sensors and microfluidics. The aim is to develop new methods for high-throughput screening needed in e.g. single cell analysis and drug screening. I am also interested in investigating the possibilities of nanotechnology and nanofabrication within the life sciences for the development of artificial models of human biological barriers. These in vitro models can be used for fundamental biological research as well as screening platforms in industry.

I was the Young Academy of Swedens's Chair 2018–2019.

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1. and 2. Photo: Erik Thor/Young Academy of Sweden 3. Foto: Markus Marcetic/Young Academy of Sweden (Click to enlarge)

1. Photo: Markus Marcetic 2. Microfluid chip, ”organ-on-a-chip” Tenje Lab Photo: Anette Wolff 3. 50 pL droplets generated in a PDMS device. Photo: Anna Fornell (Click to enlarge images)

1. Maria Tenje participating in the Researchers' Night. Photo: Ulla Ki Harrysson/Vattenhallen 2. Maria inspired high school students at the Kunskapsgymnasiet Career Day in Uppsala 2015. 3. Maria Tenje gives a presentation titled "Why did I become a scientist, and why should you?" at the Nobel Chemistry Laureates high school visit 2014 at Kungsholmens Gymnsasium. Photo: Annika Moberg (Click to enlarge)

Maria Tenje Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

Click for high resolution press photo. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

IN BRIEF

Born: 1979
Family: Husband and two sons.
Interests: Running, literature and piano playing
Other: Has been rewarded with the L’Oréal-UNESCOs prize ”For Women in Science” in Denmark.

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