Research Projects

Cochlear implants (CIs) enable the profoundly deaf to hear and understand speech in quiet environments. However, they become much less effective when background noise levels are high; they also do

The ability to selectively activate specific cell types with artificial stimulation is highly desirable for many neural implants in that enhances control over neural signaling, i.e., elements of natural signaling

We are developing a prosthesis that targets the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) of the thalamus as a means to restore vision to the blind. The LGN is an attractive site

The axon initial segment (AIS) is a specialized portion of the proximal axon that mediates the initiation and propagation of action potentials in CNS neurons. Structurally, the AIS is comprised

Retinal prostheses are microelectronic devices, implanted into the back of the eye, with the goal of stimulating nonfunctioning neurons in the retina so as to restore a sense of vision