At the Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Workshop 2025 in Barcelona, Vasso Giagka presented recent advances in soft and active neuroelectronics, with a focus on conformal coating technologies, long-term biobarrier studies, and novel, medical-grade polymer substrates for next-generation neural implants.
The presentation emphasized the importance of integrating materials science, electronics, and biology in the development of reliable neural interfaces. Key topics included the move toward miniaturized, high-density, and battery-free implants and the critical role of encapsulation in protecting devices from the body’s ionic environment.
Discussions also highlighted how electrical signaling strategies influence device lifetime, with alternating (biphasic) stimulation shown to improve longevity compared to direct current biasing, and reinforced the need for in vivo validation to assess long-term performance.
Overall, the session underscored the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing safe, effective, and durable implantable neurotechnologies.
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