Gareth H.

Nanotechnology is expected to have an impact on all industries including semiconductors, manufacturing, and biotechnology. Tools that provide the capability to characterize and manipulate materials at the nanoscale level further elucidate nanoscale phenomena and equip researchers and developers with the ability to fabricate novel materials and structures. One of the most promising societal impacts of nanotechnology is in the area of nanomedicine. Personalized health care, rational drug design, and targeted

A biocompatible neural microprobe constructed using well-established SU-8 microfabrication techniques is described that was designed to record fiber spike signals from regenerated axons within peripheral nerves. These microprobes features bipolar longitudinal gold electrodes recessed below the surface within ldquogroovesrdquo designed to guide the growth of regenerating axons along the length of the grooves and limit the number of fibers that come in contact with the longitudinal electrodes. In addition, sc

A portable device that can identify protein and peptides real time in complex biological systems such as human bodily fluids reliably and accurately is in high demand to properly diagnose and treat medical conditions. Recently, success in isoelectric point (pI) based protein separation techniques utilizing a microfluidics system has provided significant hope in developing such a device. However, existing systems are cost prohibitive for the large-scale, multiplexed diagnostics required for complex diseases