Hybrid fabrication of multimodal intracranial implants for electrophysiology and local drug delivery.
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Authors
Hilton, Sam
Pezone, Roberto
Curto, Vincenzo F
Barone, Damiano G
Publication Date
2022-06-06Journal Title
Mater Horiz
ISSN
2051-6347
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Type
Article
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Gurke, J., Naegele, T. E., Hilton, S., Pezone, R., Curto, V. F., Barone, D. G., List-Kratochvil, E. J., et al. (2022). Hybrid fabrication of multimodal intracranial implants for electrophysiology and local drug delivery.. Mater Horiz https://doi.org/10.1039/d1mh01855h
Abstract
New fabrication approaches for mechanically flexible implants hold the key to advancing the applications of neuroengineering in fundamental neuroscience and clinic. By combining the high precision of thin film microfabrication with the versatility of additive manufacturing, we demonstrate a straight-forward approach for the prototyping of intracranial implants with electrode arrays and microfluidic channels. We show that the implant can modulate neuronal activity in the hippocampus through localized drug delivery, while simultaneously recording brain activity by its electrodes. Moreover, good implant stability and minimal tissue response are seen one-week post-implantation. Our work shows the potential of hybrid fabrication combining different manufacturing techniques in neurotechnology and paves the way for a new approach to the development of multimodal implants.
Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/S009000/1)
European Commission Horizon 2020 (H2020) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) (732032)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/L015978/1)
Embargo Lift Date
2023-04-27
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External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d1mh01855h
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/336349
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