A device for monitoring leukocyte migration is provided. The device generally includes a plurality of chambers, each chamber including a channel in which leukocyte migration mediators or endothelial cells are disposed therein. The device is fabricated in the footprint of a standard microtiter plate. The invention also provides a method of using the device to monitor leukocyte migration in the presence of physiological shear flow and therefore simulate physiological conditions of a blood vessel in vivo. The invention further provides a method of using the device to high-throughput screen a plurality of test agents.

 
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