Upcoming events

Upcoming Interview with Bioelectronics Drop

Vasiliki Giagka was recently interviewed by Bioelectronics Drop as part of the new video series Bioelectronics Talk, which features leading researchers in biomedical engineering. The interview will be released soon on Youtube, stay tuned!

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Talk @ MRS in Boston

Vasiliki Giagka recently returned to MRS in Boston, where she kicked off a session on neuroelectronic interfaces with a talk on robust and conformal hybrid electronics. In addition, the group’s work NanoBlooms was selected among the 50 finalists of the Science as Art competition. These beautiful blooms were created during a Friday afternoon experiment of…

IZM @ COMPAMED2025

Andrada Velea will be attending COMPAMED in Düsseldorf, representing the Technologies for Bioelectronics Group together with colleagues from Fraunhofer IZM. Visitors working in the field of neural interfaces are invited to stop by and connect. The team will be available at Hall 8a / H29-2 to discuss topics including flexible electrodes, soft and conformal encapsulation…

Project Kickoff: DUSTIN

This project explores a new approach to the treatment of autoimmune diseases through a miniaturized, wireless, and battery-free implant. Developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institutes IMS, ENAS, IZM, and ITEM, the system is designed to stimulate small nerve branches deep inside the body, directly at the target site and without systemic side effects. By…

IEEE EMBS 2025 in Copenhagen

At IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society 2025 in Copenhagen, the session on Conformal Neural Interfaces: Technologies and Applications led to thoughtful discussions on the future of neuroelectronics. Vasso Giagka showcased the promise of long-lasting, high-density conformal neural interfaces built with medical-grade polymers. An approach that closely alignes with the vision of the SPARCLE Consortium.…

AIMD Workshop 2025 in Barcelona

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…

Optogen 2025 in Copenhagen

Vasso Giagka is attending and speaking at the 10th international workshop on Technologies for Optogenetics and Neurophotonics in Copenhagen, Denmark. The OPTOGEN conference brings together the most active scientists and technologists to discuss recent progresses and future challenges in technologies for in vivo optogenetics and optical neural interfaces: from new implantable devices to latest molecular…

Treffpunkt Medizintechnik 2024 in Berlin

Josh Wilson shared insights into our work on packaging for next-generation neural implants at Treffpunkt Medizintechnik | Material Matters. The event highlighted exciting advances in material science across Berlin and Brandenburg and fostered engaging discussions at the intersection of research, technology, and healthcare.

TBE Open Lab Day

The Technologies for Bioelectronics Lab recently opened its doors to colleagues from across Fraunhofer IZM. We had the opportunity to exchange ideas on research topics including ultrasound-based powering and communication, microfabrication, packaging, and microassembly, all of which represent core elements of our work on neural interfaces. Thank you to everyone who visited and contributed to…