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2D metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) electrodes
Problem: Current implantable devices for recording and stimulating electrical activity in the body are fabricated with metal based components. The metal components pose issues for long term implantation and functionality, including scarring, inflammation, degradation and fatigue. Furthermore, the physical properties of metals are typically inadequate...
Published: 6/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Brian Litt
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Rapid manufacturing of soft, comfortable electrodes
Rapid, low-cost, and scalable production of comfortable electrode arrays suitable for measuring biosignals Problem: Medical electrodes convert ionic currents within the human body into electric currents used to diagnose and monitor diseases. The global medical electrode market is currently valued at over $1B and continues to grow in response to...
Published: 6/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Nicolette Driscoll, Nicholas Apollo, Brian Litt
Keywords(s): Neurology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components
Naturally Flexible, Adhesive, and Conductive Hydrogel Electrodes for Medical Sensing
A hydrogel that combines conductive additives with the strength of dynamic bonds to create a naturally flexible and adhesive electrode. Problem: Biocompatible sensors offer immense opportunities in neurological and cardiac testing, health and fitness tracking, medical robotics, and prosthetics. Unfortunately, modern sensors use hard materials...
Published: 6/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Shu Yang, Mehrnaz Mojtabavi, Brendan Murphy, Mingtao Chen, Baohong Chen, Yuchong Gao
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Hydrogels, Neurology, Soft Materials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials
Multipoint Injection Technology for Efficient Intracerebral Drug Delivery
Multipoint injection technology improves therapeutic coverage and infusion rate, reduces the number of injections required and minimizes surgical time. Technology Overview: The use of adeno-associated virus (AAV) for therapeutic gene transfer to the brain has reached the clinical stage and is being used for treatment of diseases of the brain, such...
Published: 6/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre, Timothy Lucas
Keywords(s): Drug Delivery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices