Project

Soft and flexible technologies for electrical and optical modulation of the epileptic brain.

Code
01G02722
Duration
01 January 2022 → 31 December 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor-spokesperson
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry not elsewhere classified
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Neurological and neuromuscular diseases
    • Neurophysiology
  • Engineering and technology
    • Electromagnetism and antenna technology
    • Sensing, estimation and actuating
Keywords
Brain epilepsy targeted therapy neuromodulation flexible electronics soft polymers biocompatibility wireless power transfer
 
Project description

Spatial and temporal targeting of dedicated brain regions is indispensable when treating brain disorders like epilepsy. This project develops a technology platform to bring targeted neuromodulation to epilepsy patients. Soft implantable probes will record epileptic activity and trigger a novel form of therapeutic neuromodulation based on light pulse delivery, controlled by a flexible electronic subcutaneous interface patch.