Fabrication and characterization of nanostructured bioelectrodes
The use of implantable electrodes in electrically excitable tissue in order to restore function, has gained substantial clinical interest during the past two decades. Implantable electrodes are being used today as visual prosthetic devices to treat blindness. These electrodes can induce high resolution stimulation of the remaining neurons in retina, thus improving sensing and stimulation. We are developing such nanostructured soft electrodes, based on organic materials and stable protein 1 (SP1).
Collaborators: Prof. Yael Hanein (Tel-aviv University)
Figure: Spontaneous activity of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) recorded with the control microelectrode array (MEA) in blue, and MEA coated with SP1 in red