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Nano-Power Implantable Autonomous Closed-Loop CMOS Nerve-Growth-Factor Delivery Microsystem for Neurological Disorders Personalized Therapy

Poustinchi M., Musallam S., McGill University, Neural Prosthetics Laboratory, CA

480 million patients around the globe suffer from neurological disorders which are the fastest-growing disease worldwide. Many neurological and psychiatric conditions are the result of abnormal neurotransmitter concentrations in the brain. Our ultimate goal is [...]

Adhesion and Differentiation of Neuronal Cell on Photoresist Derived Carbon Substrates

Pampuro R., Chen L., Zou T., Zhou H., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, US

Cellular response to substrate topography and chemistry is a crucial aspect in guided neurite growth for application in neuroregenerative medicine. Experiments investigating cell culture on nanopatterned surfaces have elucidated the nuances of cell-substrate interaction. Among [...]