Ellis Meng, "Polymer-based Microfabricated Implants" | KNI Distinguished Seminar

On May 25, 2021, Caltech alumna and Professor Ellis Meng (University of Southern California) presented a KNI Distinguished Seminar on ""Polymer-based Microfabricated Implants". In her talk, Meng discusses the current research being carried out at the Biomedical Microsystems Laboratory, which focuses on developing novel translational microtechnologies and microdevices for biomedical applications, in particular medical implants. This industry continues to be fueled by the growing number of elderly and increased prevalence of chronic diseases. The application of microelectromechanical systems technology and medical polymer micromachining will enable the next generation of advanced medical implants that are needed to address urgent unmet clinical needs. This talk will present an overview of current research topics in the laboratory starting with invasive polymer interfaces to nervous tissue and then transition to electrochemical sensor systems for treating hydrocephalus.
The KNI Distinguished Seminar Series is a series hosted by The Kavli Nanoscience Institute (www.kni.caltech.edu) where eminent scientists and thinkers with strong yet varied backgrounds in nanoscience and nanotechnology share their expertise with the Caltech community. The scopes of presentations may range from: recent outstanding scientific highlights/technological advancements, to innovative early-stage research developments, to broader cross-disciplinary topics that are relevant to nanoscience. Each seminar is recorded and posted to the KNI RUclips channel.