S. Micera

Neural stimulation hardware for the selective intrafascicular modulation of the vagus nerve

This paper presents a neural stimulator and intraneural electrode for selective vagus nerve stimulation, demonstrating selective modulation of physiological functions in pigs.

Combining biophysical models and machine learning to optimize implant geometry and stimulation protocol for intraneural electrodes

This paper optimizes implant geometry and stimulation protocols for intraneural electrodes using biophysical models and machine learning, showing improved selectivity in nerve stimulation.

Validation of manifold-based direct control for a brain-to-body neural bypass

This paper validates a manifold-based brain decoding strategy in monkeys for controlling a computer cursor and triggering hand movements through peripheral nerve stimulation.

Fast-spiking interneurons of the premotor cortex contribute to action planning

The paper compares the response properties of pyramidal and fast-spiking interneurons in mice during motor tasks, finding that FSNs carry more movement-related information.

A one-step biofunctionalization strategy of electrospun scaffolds enables spatially selective presentation of biological cues

This paper introduces a one-step method to functionalize scaffolds with spatially selective biological cues, showing differential neurite growth in dorsal root ganglia.

Meso-scale multi-material fabrication of a Synthetic ECM Mimic for In vivo-like Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

This paper develops a synthetic ECM mimic with meso- and nanoscale features to promote in vitro neurite growth and mimic peripheral nerve regeneration.

Tandem electrospinning for heterogeneous nanofiber patterns

This paper introduces Tandem Electrospinning (T-ESP), a novel technique for creating complex, patterned nanofibrous constructs with spatially defined heterogeneity.

Motor improvement estimation and task adaptation for personalized robot-aided therapy: a feasibility study

This study develops a model-based approach to personalize robot-aided therapy by estimating motor improvement and adapting training, showing feasibility in healthy subjects and stroke patients.

A biomimetic electrical stimulation strategy to induce asynchronous stochastic neural activity

This paper introduces a biomimetic stimulation strategy that induces asynchronous stochastic neural activity, showing it can control neural firing patterns with graded modulation.

On the Reliability of Chronically Implanted Thin-Film Electrodes in Human Arm Nerves for Neuroprosthetic Applications

This study evaluates the long-term reliability of thin-film electrodes implanted in human arm nerves, showing no corrosion or degradation after six months.

Stability of Thin-Film Metallization in Flexible Stimulation Electrodes: Analysis and Improvement of in vivo Performance

This paper evaluates the stability of thin-film metallization in flexible neural electrodes during in vivo use and finds that silicon carbide improves adhesion and prevents delamination.

Optic nerve intraneural stimulation allows selective visual cortex activation

This study demonstrates that intraneural optic nerve stimulation using OpticSELINE can selectively activate the visual cortex, offering potential as a visual prosthesis and research tool.