Neural Electrodes in the Spotlight

The wonders of the brain aren't going to unlock themselves... we need engineers working on the tools to decipher them! That's where graduate students like PhD student Megan Baker come in. Megan shares some brief insights into what matters when you design neural probes, what problems currently exist in the field, how you fabricate such tiny devices, and more!

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:

What is Microfabrication? (website) and an Introduction to Microfabrication via Photolithography (video)When Mice Can’t Answer Questions, Neuroscience Turns to Primates (website article)Deep Brain Stimulation (website article)Neural Interfaces for Intracortical Recording: Requirements, Fabrication Methods, and Characteristics (scientific review article)

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