3/21 – Kevin Otto, Purdue University
Biomedical Engineering Seminar
March 21, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
BME Seminar in SEO 236
Address
851 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Kevin Otto, Ph.D.
Professor and Dane A. Miller Head
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering,
Purdue University
Title: Advancing Neuromodulation and Bioelectronic Medicine: Innovations in Neuroengineering and Therapeutic Technologies
Abstract: Direct interfacing of micro-devices with the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves has the potential to revolutionize the medical treatment of many neurological diseases or injuries. Information transfer using a chronically implanted neural interface depends upon the quality of the device-tissue interface. Implanted electrodes offer unique opportunities for device design and performance; however, they can demonstrate challenges in long-term reliability which we seek to address with engineering solutions. Increasingly, high-fidelity neural interfaces are being developed with increasingly smaller electrode site areas; unfortunately, these electrodes can suffer even greater long-term reliability challenges post-implant. Here we will discuss our neuroengineering efforts at the intersection of device development and performance. These efforts have direct implications for spinal cord injury, sensory restoration, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, and bioelectronic medicine.
Date posted
Jan 24, 2025
Date updated
Mar 14, 2025