Bioelectronics, 5 cr

Core content

• Interactions between the electronics and cells and tissue. Neuromuscular cell/system stimulation and modelling.
• Wireless energy and data transfer for implantable systems.
• Implantable sensors and actuators.
• Clinical applications of implantable systems.
• Interconnection for in vitro neuronal networks and tissue engineered structures: stimulation and measurements s,electrodes and electric stimulation.

Complementary knowledge

• Cell physiology and functions, bioelectric/ biomaterial/cell interactions.
• Electromagnetic waves and RFID systems.
• Sensor systems and sensor design, MEMS systems.
• Physiology and anatomy of neuromuscular systems.
• Biolectricity and its theory, cellular systems, cell membrane ion pumps and channels.

Specialist knowledge

• Modelling of cells and tissues for implant/tissue interactions.
• Power dissipation in tissues, safety and standards.
• Interactions of various sensors and cells/tissues.
• Neuromuscular applications, novel ear and eye implants.
• Stimulus electrode characteristics,characteristics of cells and their membrane properties and their relation to stimulus systems.