Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies (Neurotech)5 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies)

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies
    (Vorlesung mit Übung, 3 SWS, Danijela Gregurec, Mi, 9:00 - 10:30, Zoom-Webinar)

Inhalt:

• Introduction to neuromodulation technologies (definition, history, nervous anatomy, stimulation targets-ion channels, action potential)

• Imaging and spectroscopic concepts (MRI, EEG, Calcium imaging, electrophysiology)

• Current tech and principles (Invasive and noninvasive approaches, Deep brain stimulation, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Pain management, BMI summary)

• Organic materials and approaches (viral vectors, optogenetics, Chemogenetics (DREED)

• Micro- and macroscale materials (Mechanical properties and compatibility of neural implants, Electrodes (Utah arrays, Neuralink…), Flexible electrodes, Optical fibers)

• Nanomaterials (Nanomaterial properties leveraged for neuromodulation (Importance of surface chemistry in bio(nano)materials, Quantum confinement and quantum dots, Plasmons and photothermal neuromodulation, Magnetism, Magnetoelectric particles for electric stimulation, Magnetic nanoparticles for magnetothermal and magnetomechanical stimulation
  

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and competences to be able to ...

• understand biophysical aspects of neuronal signaling and its correlation to cognition and behavior.

• learn physical foundations, biological concepts, and chemical approaches crucial for materials used in neuromodulation and neurotechnology.

• apply acquired knowledge to realize design criteria of technology that governs the modulation of neuronal signaling.
  

Literatur:

• Knotkova, Rasche; Springer-Verlag New York (2015) Textbook of Neuromodulation: Principles, Methods and Clinical Applications

• Luan et al, Front Neuroeng 7 (2014) Neuromodulation: present and emerging methods

• Frank, et al, Nat Biotech 37 (2019) Next-generation interfaces for studying neural function

• Chen et al, Nat Rev Mat 2 (2017) Neural recording and modulation technologies

*Literature will be updated with leading peer-reviewed papers during lectures

Bemerkung:

Module compatibility:

• Lecture module within the Elective Module in M.Sc. Chemistry or M. Sc. Molecular Science (5 ECTS, not graded)

Organisatorisches:

Please note:

• The Neurotech-module starts only in summer term!

• The Neurotech-module will be taught online (synchronous) in summer term 21!

• Students have to register for the module examination (check registration periods on MeinCampus)!

• Registration/further information via StudOn!

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. Molecular Science (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Molecular Science (Master of Science) | Elective modules | Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Neurotech: Physics and Chemistry of Neuromodulation Technologies (Prüfungsnummer: 65351)

Studienleistung, mündliche Prüfung, Dauer (in Minuten): 20, unbenotet, 5 ECTS

weitere Erläuterungen:
Oral examination (20 minutes, ungraded) or alternative examination according to FAU Corona Statutes!

Prüfungssprache: Englisch

Erstablegung: SS 2021, 1. Wdh.: SS 2021

1. Prüfer:

Danijela Gregurec