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SUMMARY:From in vitro to in vivo neural applications - Viviana Rincón Mon
 tes
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CONTACT:Kirsty Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Neural implants are electronic devices that interconnect with 
 the central and peripheral nervous systems to read and modulate neural act
 ivity. Such neural interfaces are a powerful tool as they allow us to unve
 il and understand the complex networks behind different neuronal systems i
 n our bodies. Likewise\, they allow us to investigate the principles behin
 d neural disorders\, as well as to ideate and implement novel therapies th
 at could induce/revert normal/abnormal activity in our nervous system. Non
 etheless\, the main challenge that neural implants face up to date is thei
 r functional integration with the body\, their capability of minimizing im
 plantation footprint and foreign body reactions\, and their long-term stab
 ility. Hence\, our approach comprises the development of stealth neurotech
 nology for seamless integration with the body and bidirectional communicat
 ion for acknowledging and stimulating neuronal activity. To this end\, des
 igns and materials are customised to our target applications and the perfo
 rmance of our devices is characterised in vitro\, ex vivo\, and with cadav
 eric animal models to achieve acute and chronic in vivo applications. From
  a new generation of visual prostheses\, such as the development of flexib
 le intraretinal implants for visual restoration\, to compliant intracortic
 al/cortical implants and high-tech acupuncture needles to enhance microneu
 rography in the study of chronic pain in peripheral nerves\, our ultimate 
 goal is to understand and restore lost neuronal functions in the body.\n
LOCATION:Cambridge Graphene Centre Seminar Room
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