Abstract
Distributed fabrication for bioelectronic devices- perspectives and challenges
The growth of bioelectronics and bioelectric therapies demands large scale and reliable fabrication of devices that can interface with biological systems, from in vitro cell models to in vivo studies in small and large animals. Building these systems at the intersection of nanofabrication and medical devices presents unique challenges in techniques, materials, and reproducibility at scale in an academic environment.
In this talk, I will share lessons learned from a multiyear and multi campus DARPA program focused on bioelectronics for tissue regeneration and wound healing. I will discuss fabrication and translational hurdles, as well as the practical solutions our team developed. These include Kanban methods for device traceability across laboratories and fabrication facilities, approaches to navigate resource constraints during the COVID pandemic, and simplified design and manufacturing strategies that enabled consistent device production for in vitro and in vivo studies despite limited time and resources.
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