The team leaded by Dr. Liset Menendez de la Prida is interested in designing and producing new multisite probes for high-density single-cell recording and integrated functionalities, including microfluidity channels, newmaterial coating and optical stimulation. This research programme is funded by an ERANET-NEURON project.

Recently, they have designed a 16ch-comb silicon probe that can be used for both in vitro and in vivo applications. Neuronexus, a global leader company for innovative neural interface products and technologies has now added this design to the new catalog. www.neuronexustech.com

Also, in collaboration with the Centro Nacional de Microelectrónica, CSIC, and the tecnological center IKERLAN, they have developed new probes for neural applications. Using a tetrode configuration and the SU-8 polymer as a substrate, these probes are less fragile than the traditional ones made from silicon. Other features such as transparency and biocompatibility, currently under study, makes them promising candidates for implants, treatments and other neuromedical applications. CSIC and Ikerlan are seeking biomedical
device manufacturers interested in co-developing and carrying commercial exploitation of their patent.

Further information:
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