Moria Fisher Bittmann
, Ph.D.
Program Director
Division of Discovery Science and Technology (Bioengineering)
Program Area: Bionics
This program supports the development and demonstration of broadly applicable bionic systems to enable new paradigms of human health.
Emphasis:
The emphasis is on the development of bionic systems hardware, software, and methodologies to improve patient health.
NIBIB interests include but are not limited to:
- artificial organs to replace function
- electrodes and 3D printed tactile sensors for prosthetics
- implantable bioelectronic sensors and actuators for real-time, closed-loop control of tissues and organs
Related News
NIBIB in the News
July 1, 2024
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. The new technology could pave the way for the development of advanced devices in virtual reality, medical prosthetics and wearable technology. Source: University of California San Diego.
February 9, 2016
Engineers have modified the cotton candy machine to create complex microfluidic networks that mimic the capillary system in living tissue.