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Development of Novel Sol-Gel Glasses that Facilitate Neural
Adhesion and Neurite Extension in Vitro
Student Researchers:
Sherri Wiseman – Undergraduate Student, Biomedical
Engineering
David Jaroch – Masters Student, Materials Science
and Engineering
Collaborators: Daniel Clupper, Ph.D., Food and Drug Administration
By mixing in organic species with a silica sol-gel system,
we have been able to create surfaces that facilitate neuronal
extension and adhesion. Currently, we are mixing several
different agents into the hydrogel matrix for sustained
delivery of therapeutics to improve neuronal health and
to reduce glial scarring around the implanted material.
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