Biocompatible implantable sensors for continuous in vivo monitoring
Course Description
Most currently available implantable sensors have a significant drawback due to provoking the immune response and inducing inflammation at the implantation site and leading to the fibrotic reaction. This fibrotic response can prevent the sensing of chemical changes leading to the disruption in the sensor’s function after a few weeks or months. Therefore, finding an appropriate biomaterial with suitable properties and also design and fabrication of biocompatible implantable sensors are gaining increasing interest in the field of wearable technology. The aim of this study is to develop more physiologically compatible sensors for minimizing the deleterious response.
Learning Objectives
- The introduction of biodegradable and flexible biomaterials
- Develop the fabrication technologies in this field
- Tailoring of the device design towards the physiological restrictions
| ECTS | 5 |
| Project type | Seminar |
| Presence time | lecture time: 2 SWS, exercises: 2 SWS |
| Useful knowledge | Materials characterizations, sensor technology, additive manufacturing techniques |
| Starting date | Winter semester 2018-2019 |
Literature
Up-to-date literature recommendations are provided during the lectures.
Examination
Final presentation and final report.
Contact
Dr. Samira Tansaz
- Job title: Senior Researcher
- Address:
Henkestraße 91, Haus 7, 1. OG
91052 Erlangen
Germany - Phone number: +49 9131 85 23608
- Email: samira.tansaz@fau.de