Neural Prosthesis Seminar

Please join us for a Neural Prosthesis Seminar co-hosted with CWRU BME Seminar on February 13th at 12PM. Our speaker, Dr. Marom Bikson is an expert on neural engineering and associate editor of Brain Stimulation. 

Speaker: Dr. Marom Bikson, Case Alumnus and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, CCNY

Title: Wearable Disposable Electrical Stimulation

Time: 12PM - 1PM

In Person and Online: CWRU - Wickenden: Room 321 or Online case.edu/livestream/fes

Refreshments will be provided


Abstract: Electrical stimulation devices are becoming compoundingly complex. However, to democratize electrotherapy, devices should instead be cheap and easy to use - more like pharmacotherapy. Wearable Disposable Electrical Stimulation is a fundamental new electrochemical technology platform using no electronic components. Rather devices are formed from a novel printable manufacturing based on abundant, environmentally-benign, safe materials. Application-specific prescribed electrical discharge is delivered in a disposable band-aid form factor (~1 mm thick, in any flexible planar shape). Devices are single use: auto-discharging upon application and disposable. Thus, while all conventional electrical stimulation devices use an independent power source and electronics, and require connecting accessories and programming at each use, our design eliminates these steps. At scale, the cost-of-goods approaches that of a drug tablet. We envision a future where indication-specific versions of Wearable Disposable Electrical Stimulation are distributed at pharmacies alongside drugs and topical creams. Where patients can carry a therapy dose folded in their pocket and discreetly apply it whenever needed.