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SUMMARY:Interfacing Organic Electronic Devices With Biological Models - Dr
  Róisín M.Owens\, (University of Cambridge\, UK)
DTSTART:20190222T160000Z
DTEND:20190222T170000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Anna Ott
DESCRIPTION:In vitro models of biological systems are essential for our un
 derstanding of biological systems. In many cases where animal models have 
 failed to translate to useful data for human diseases\, physiologically re
 levant in vitro models can bridge the gap. Many difficulties exist in inte
 rfacing complex\, 3d models with technology adapted for monitoring functio
 n. Polymeric electroactive materials and devices can bridge the gap betwee
 n hard inflexible materials used for physical transducers and soft\, compl
 iant biological tissues. An additional advantage of these electronic mater
 ials is their flexibility for processing and fabrication in a wide range o
 f formats. I will discuss our recent progress in adapting conducting polym
 er devices\, including simple electrodes and transistors\, to integrate wi
 th 3d cell models\, and 3d electroactive scaffolds capable of hosting and 
 monitoring cells. I will also highlight recent research using biomimetic m
 odels of cell membranes interfaced with organic electronic devices for dru
 g discovery. 
LOCATION:Cambridge Graphene Centre Seminar Room
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