Aurélien Pasturel
Idylle, Montpellier, France
Who is Aurélien Pasturel ?
I started as a biologist then things got complicated. As I was studying biotechnology at the university of nîmes, my work experiences went from bacteriology and molecular biology and then shifted to droplet microfluidics , microrheology to finally culminate with a Phd in 3D cell culture and biomaterial engineering. I came to enjoy multidisciplinary environments and their associated challenges and will carry on with this philosophy over the next years.
The scientist & the sticky solution
Stencell traces its roots back to early 2000s microfluidic innovations, small, flexible “stickers” developed in pioneering labs like here. These early prototypes already hinted at a powerful idea: what if cell culture chambers could be as simple as placing a soft sticker under a microscope?
Stencell: reinventing microfluidics, one peel at a time
Today’s Stencell builds on that legacy. It’s a removable PDMS chamber that sticks onto standard glass slides or petri dishes without glue or adhesives. Once you're done culturing, just peel it off, no residues, no mess, and the glass stays clean. Its design makes it perfect for creating precisely defined cell areas, a key requirement for the wound healing assays for example.
Why researchers love It
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Rapid setup: peel and stick to start experiments in seconds
- PDMS perks: optically clear, and ideal for live-cell imaging
- Versatile designs: single- or multi‐chamber formats to suit various experimental needs
- Compatible with modern assays: from drug screening to co-culture studies