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Graphene sensors read low-frequency neural waves associated with distinct brain states

Xavier Illa, Anton Guimrea y Eduard Masvidal, researchers of the CIBER-BBN group GAB Lab at IMB-CNM led by Rosa Villa, are coauthors of a study recently published in “Nature Communication”, in which it is demonstrated that graphene-based active sensor arrays are a mature technology for large-scale application in wide frequency band neural sensing interfaces. NANBIOSIS U8 Micro– Nano Technology Unit has been used in the development of the research.

This research has been carruied out within the framework of the European Project “Graphene Flagship. The scientists have developed a sensor based on CVD graphene that detects brain signals in a wide frequency band, from extremely low frequencies to high frequency oscillations. The sensor is biocompatible and could be used to measure and predict brain states. Furthermore, the graphene sensors could be used in chronic implants due to their high stability in the brain.

Further information: News by the Graphene Flagship website.

Article of reference:

Garcia-Cortadella R, Schwesig G, Jeschke C, Illa X, Gray AL, Savage S, Stamatidou E, Schiessl I, Masvidal-Codina E, Kostarelos K, Guimerà-Brunet A, Sirota A, Garrido JA. Graphene active sensor arrays for long-term and wireless mapping of wide frequency band epicortical brain activity.  Nat Commun 12, 211 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-20546-w

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CCMIJU leads an European Project based on mixed reality and 3D printing applied to medical education

The CCMIJU, partner of NANBIOSIS leads a European consortium of 9 partners from Spain, Norway, Netherlands, Romania and Greece to carry out the Research Project entitled “Mixed Reality in Medical Education Based on Interactive Applications“-MIREIA, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme – Key Action 2 (KA2): Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices – Knowledge Alliances.

The consortium members will work together to develop an innovative methodology and tools to provide paedagogical content for customized training based on 3D models, such as anatomical models (with and without pathologies) built from real-patient cases (e.g. medical imaging studies) or virtual scenarios for basic training in minimally invasive surgery.

MIREIA will allow health professionals to train in virtual environments or physical simulators based on personalised 3D printed models. Mentors will also be able to create and share their clinical experience.

The Project leader Francisco Miguel Sánchez Margallo, Assistant Director of NANBIOSIS and Scientific Director of the CCMIJU, will be supported by a team of researchers and communication assistants led by Dr. Juan Alberto Sánchez Margallo, researcher in the Bioengineering and Health Technologies Department to carry out the research in cooperation with the rest of the consortium members.

Over a period of 3 years and with a budget of 1M€,  the MIREIA Project aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and laboratory training and actual clinical practice.

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