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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: 8/6/2025   |   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: 8/6/2025   |   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: 8/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre, Timothy Lucas
Keywords(s): Drug Delivery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices