Electrophysiology Recording of Neuronal Networks During Suborbital Spaceflight
PI: Candice Hovell, IMEC USA Nanoelectronics Design Center, Inc., Binata Joddar (Co-I), University of Texas - El Paso
PI: Candice Hovell, IMEC USA Nanoelectronics Design Center, Inc., Binata Joddar (Co-I), University of Texas - El Paso

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Understanding the effects of spaceflight on human cells and organ systems is crucial to preserving human health through prolonged space travel. Current studies of electrically active cells are limited to an assessment of the whole organism before, during, and after flight. This technology provides the continual monitoring of electrically active human cell cultures through the variable gravity conditions of spaceflight.
This electrophysiology data collection platform is expected to mature to TRL 7 after validation during suborbital flight. The demonstration will also create a preliminary dataset to assess the effects of microgravity on neuronal network function.
•Neuroscience, cardiology, and electrophysiology research
•Lab-on-a-chip research for organs and tissues
•Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
•Drug development and drug toxicity screening
Technology Details
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Selection DateTechFlights20 (Sep 2020)
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Program StatusActive
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Development Team
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PICandice Hovell
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PI Organization
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Co-IBinata Joddar
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Co-I OrganizationUniversity of Texas - El Paso
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Sponsor