Project description
A light-operated nerve stimulation device
Medical devices are becoming smaller, smarter and less invasive, aiming to improve the quality of life of millions of patients. The scope of the EU-funded OPTEL-MED project is to develop an implantable device that can wirelessly stimulate the nervous system. The photovoltaic stimulator device will contain miniature electrodes significantly thinner than the ones currently used in the clinic today. It will operate with safe light delivered from outside of the body and enable precise neuromodulation. It is expected to address basic questions in neuroscience as well as find clinical application such as the stimulation of the vagus nerve.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiology
- natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsoptoelectronics
- natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivity
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic
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Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-STG - Starting Grant
Host institution
VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V BRNE
Net EU contribution
€ 1 493 198,00
Address
Antoninska 548/1
601 90 Brno Stred
Czechia
601 90 Brno Stred
Czechia
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Region
Jihovýchod Jihomoravský kraj
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
Beneficiaries (1)
VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V BRNE
Czechia
Net EU contribution
€ 1 493 198,00
Address
Antoninska 548/1
601 90 Brno Stred
601 90 Brno Stred
See on map
Region
Jihovýchod Jihomoravský kraj
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00