International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 2s

Organ-on-a-Chip Systems for Translational Biomedical Applications

Abhishek Futane1, Norhashimah Mohd Saad2*, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy3,4, Kok Swee Leong1

1Advance Sensors and Embedded Systems (ASECs), Center for Telecommunication Research & Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronics and Computer Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Jalan Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka 76100, Malaysia
2*Faculty of Electronics and Computer Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Jalan Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka 76100, Malaysia
3Centre of Excellence in MEMS & Microfluidics, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai 602105, India
4Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai 602105, India

ABSTRACT

Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technology has rapidly evolved into a transformative platform for mimicking human physiology, bridging the gap between conventional in vitro models and complex in vivo systems. By integrating microfluidics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and embedded sensors, OOCs recreate tissue–tissue interfaces, biochemical gradients, mechanical cues, and microenvironmental dynamics that govern human organ function. This review synthesizes insights from recent studies ranging from 3D bioprinted chips, sensor-integrated devices, disease models, and organ-specific advancements to present a cohesive overview of the state-of-the-art in OOC technology. We discuss the design principles, organ-specific platforms, biomedical applications, current limitations, and future directions toward multi-organ systems and personalized medicine. This review highlights the growing role of OOC systems as predictive tools for drug screening, toxicology, disease modeling, and precision therapeutics.

Keywords: Organ-on-a-chip (OOC), Microfluidic, Sensor

How to cite this article: Futane A, Mohd Saad N, Narayanamurthy V, Leong KS, Organ-on-a-Chip Systems for Translational Biomedical Applications. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(2s): 944-950; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.944-950