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SUMMARY:SynBio Forum: New Sensors for Living Systems - George Malliaras - 
 George Malliaras (Department of Engineering\, University of Cambridge\,)
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CONTACT:Stephanie Norwood
DESCRIPTION:SynBio Forum with George Malliaras and Karen Polizzi\n\nThis t
 erm's SynBio Forum will focus on biosensors and their applications\; from 
 neuroscience to pharmaceuticals. We have two very exciting speakers who wi
 ll discuss the use of organic electronic materials and genetically encoded
  sensors in bioscience research. As usual\, the talks will be followed by 
 a dinner buffet and drinks reception. Be sure to reserve your spot!\n\nEle
 ctronics on the Brain\n\nGeorge Malliaras\, Prince Philip Professor of Tec
 hnology\, Department of Engineering\, University of Cambridge\n\nMy resear
 ch is in bioelectronics\, specifically the application of organic electron
 ic materials to interfacing with the brain\, aiming to understand how the 
 brain works and to develop new tools for the diagnosis and treatment of br
 ain diseases. Among my group’s recent achievements are (i) the developme
 nt of ultra-conformable microelectrode arrays for recording corticograms\,
  recently used in the clinic to record single neuron activity from the sur
 face of the brain of epileptic patients\, (ii) the first use of a transist
 or in recording brain activity\, resulting in record-high signal-to-noise 
 ratio\, and (iii) the development of an electrophoretic device that stops 
 epileptiform activity in a brain slice model through localized drug delive
 ry. I am also interested in applying what we learn from the brain to devel
 op neuromorphic devices and systems.\n\nMore information\, abstracts\, and
  FREE registration via:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/synbio-forum-new-s
 ensors-for-living-systems-tickets-95221801973
LOCATION:Old Divinity School\, St Johns Street\, Cambridge
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