S. M. Weaver

HydroMEA: A 3D Hydrogel Based Microfluidic Device to Study Electrophysiology for Myelinated Nerve-on-Chip

The paper introduces hydroMEA, a 3D hydrogel-based microfluidic device that enables real-time electrophysiological measurements of myelinated nerve-on-chip systems using human iPSC-derived neurons and Schwann cells.

An implantable biohybrid nerve model towards synaptic deep brain stimulation

This paper develops an implantable biohybrid nerve model for synaptic deep brain stimulation, demonstrating in vitro and in vivo functionality for over 22 days.

Engineered biological neural networks as basic logic operators

This paper demonstrates in vitro neuronal networks capable of performing Boolean computations like NAND and OR using controlled topology and extracellular stimulation.

Code Multiplexed Nanocapacitor Arrays for Scalable Neural Recordings

This paper introduces a scalable neural recording system using nanocapacitor arrays with code division multiplexing, enabling simultaneous recordings from 1,024 electrodes.

Impact of microchannel width on axons for brain-on-chip applications

This study investigates how microchannel width and spatial constraints affect axon growth in brain-on-chip systems, finding that restrictions smaller than 350nm prevent axon penetration.

Nanoscale patterning of in vitro neuronal circuits

This paper develops a method to pattern neuronal circuits in vitro using nanoscale structures to guide synapse formation between isolated neuron groups.

Topologically controlled circuits of human iPSC-derived neurons for electrophysiology recordings

The paper presents a method to create topologically controlled circuits of human iPSC-derived neurons for long-term electrophysiology recordings.