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The emphasis is on the development of medical device hardware, software, and models to improve patient health.
NIBIB interests include but are not limited to:
- implantable bioelectronic stimulators and sensors for monitoring and modulating human physiology
- wearable sensors for monitoring health vitals
- micro devices and injection systems for therapeutic delivery
- anti-bacterial and anti-coagulating coatings for implantable devices
- biohybrid devices for replacing organ function
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