the experiments. M.A did the data collection and CMC cryogel fabrication. D.G.C. performed the data processing and analysis. A.P. and G.M. designed the microfluidic chip and the mesh. G.M. fabricated the microfluidic chips used. N.T. and E.M. designed and fabricated the PEGDA hydrogels. I.M.R. provided guidance in project and manuscript design, raised funding and supervised the work.