hi,
take a look at the following. i am sure you will be able to make enough
sense of it and follow it up.
wouldn't mind hearing your idea too and would appreciate knowing if you
make any opportunities with the group at standford.
naval deshbandhu
george mason university
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On Wed, 9 Nov 1994, Richard R. Hebert wrote:
I am an undergraduate at the University of Maryland and also a
mechanical engineering student. I want to know if literature or data
exists concerning the artificial growth of nerves or nerve fibers on a
silicon chip or medium. I have a novel idea for restoring motor function
past a transected portion of spinal cord. Any information would be helpful.Thanks,
Rick Hebert
hebert@wam.umd.edu
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Dr. Gregory Kovacs from Stanford University is giving a
seminar at NRL on Friday, 6 May 1994. Please see the
details below.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bldg 207, Room 155
Title: MICROMACHINED NEURAL INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Abstract: Direct interfaces between living neural tissue
and electronic circuits have long been desired, both as
research and rehabilitation tools. Recent developments in
the micromachining of silicon and other materials has led to
the ability to fabricate arrays of microelectrodes that offer
great promise in this area. Currently, research is underway
to fabricate three types of neural interface: penetrating
cortical probes, regeneration electrode arrays for
peripheral and selected cranial nerve applications, and
"electric Petri dishes" for in vitro preparations. Work at
Stanford's Center for Integrated Systems in each of these
areas will be reviewed. Issues of microfabrication and the
potential integration of signal processing circuitry will be
discussed, as well as future research directions.
Host: David A. Stenger
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