Neurospheroid array on a flexible substrate for cortical microstimulation

Keisuke Okita, Midori Kato-Negishi, Hiroaki Onoe, Shoji Takeuchi

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Abstract

This paper describes a centimeter-sized flexible multi-electrode array (MEA) integrated with a neuronal spheroid (neurospheroid) array. The MEA has a number of neurospheroids and can be applied to extensively curved surfaces (e.g., brain). We demonstrated that MEA successfully activated neurons within a neurospheroid on the microelectrode array. In addition, the MEA was used to activate 2D culture of cortical cells through the neurospheroids. These results mark an important step toward achieving minimally-invasive cortical microstimulation via neurospheroid-based stimulating systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013
Pages221-224
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Apr 2
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 2013 Jan 202013 Jan 24

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Other

OtherIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period13/1/2013/1/24

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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