Neural Prostheses

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Advanced microelectrode technologies are well-positioned to drive the next generation neuromodulation and neural prostheses for treatment of neurological diseases such as profound hearing loss, spinal cord injury, brain-machine interfaces, and Parkinson’s disease. This course discusses key technical issues related to implantable neural prostheses, in particular, 3D microelectrode arrays that interface with individual neurons directly, in various stages of development, from proof-of-concept to translation toward clinical approval. Students will also learn to critique journal articles and to write their own NIH research proposal.