| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N19687/01 |
| Title: |
MASSIVELY PARALLEL MEASUREMENT OF NEURONAL SIGNALS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Rahman, Dr M |
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| Department: |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Organisation: |
University of Glasgow |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 December 2000 |
Ends: |
30 April 2003 |
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181,983
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Biomedical neuroscience |
Cells |
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| Healthcare |
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In this proposal we aim to develop methods of fabricating extremely large array-size microelectrode arrays on both rigid and flexible substrates. Hence we wish to contribute to the development of a massively parallel readout system for studies in neurobiology as part of a wider partnership. We will fabricate ~500 electrode arrays on ITO/glass using methods of electron-beam lithography and plasma processing. We will characterise these both electrically and on biological specimens to check for signal to noise and cross-talk. We will develop methods for fabricating on flexible substrates and make smaller arrays with up to 61 electrodes. These will have a direct impact on cell recording experiments in Glasgow. We will also examine the feasibility of making ~200 electrode arrays, examining a new type of electrode geometry. The initial neurobiology experiments with the ~500 electrode arrays will be centred at the Salk Institute, San Diego, USA.
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