Self-dissolving brain monitoring electrodes

University of Pennsylvania researchers are developing implantable,  brain monitoring electrodes that dissolve at a predetermined rate.  The DARPA funded device could provide continuous data used to monitor or treat Parkinson’s disease, depression and chronic pain.  As it is absorbed into the body, the risk associated with removal is eliminated.

ApplySci recently described a related self dissolving implant, developed by Wilson Zachary Ray at Washington University, used to monitor TBI patients.


Wearable Tech + Digital Health NYC – June 7, 2016 @ the New York Academy of Sciences

NeuroTech NYC – June 8, 2016 @ the New York Academy of Sciences


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