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Field-Effect Transistor Biosensors Integrated With Porous Media (Case No. 2023-093)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in collaboration with the University of Chicago have developed a new diagnostic biosensor by combining field-effect transistors with porous media. Background: Point-of-care (POC) and self-testing tools rely on the real-time monitoring of biomarkers in bodily fluids....

Published: 4/1/2024 | Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Hyou-Arm Joung, Hyun-June Jang, Junhong Chen

Keywords(s): Biomarker, biomarkers, Biomaterial, Biosensor, Computer-Aided Diagnosis, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Diagnostic Test, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, electrically-mediated sensing, electrochemical sensors, enzyme functionalization, Medical diagnostics, multiplexed analysis, Point Of Care, point-of-care, porous media, sample matrix effects, transistors

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Markers > Targets And Assays, Platforms, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies

Soft, Stretchable, and Strain-Insensitive Bioelectronics 2022-201

Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a library of soft, stretchable biomaterials that decouple bioelectronic interfaces resulting in improved sensing and neural stimulation devices that can withstand significant strain. Background: The interface between electronic devices and biological...

Published: 9/18/2024 | Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Qibing Pei, Brian Bo Wang, Yichao Zhao

Keywords(s): Bioelectromagnetics, bioelectronics, Biomaterial, Biosensor, electrodes, Functional Materials, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, Nanomaterials, Nanosensor, nanostructured materials, neural stimulation, strain insensitive, tissue-electronic interface

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials > Nanotechnology, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation

2022-298 Implanted Digital Prosthesis

Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel finger prosthetic attachment mechanism and skin-transfer procedure that allows for better prosthetic motion and functionality while allowing the user to feel “natural” sensations. Background: Limb amputations typically cause a loss...

Published: 10/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Gracia Lai, Kodi Azari, Lauren Wessel

Keywords(s): Biosensor, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Musculoskeletal Disease, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Sensors, Sensory System, Smart medical device, wearable medical device

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease, Medical Devices > Prosthetics

2023-039 Touch-Based Non-invasive Lithium Monitoring Using an Organo-Hydrogel-Coated Ion-Selective Sensing Interface

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a touch-based sensor for non-invasive, real-time, and accurate lithium-ion monitoring in patients. Background: Lithium salt is one of the most widely utilized psychiatric medications for individuals with bipolar disorder. However, it is difficult to...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Shuyu Lin, Jialun Zhu

Keywords(s): anti-dehydration, Biosensor, Drug, drug adherence, Drug monitoring, Electrode, ion selective electrode, Lithium, Lithium Therapy, Nanosensor, organo hydrogel, Pharmaceutical Drug, Prescription Drug, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Sensor, Sensors, Sensory System, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Mechanical, Mechanical > Sensors, Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors

2021-354 A MULTI-MODAL CRYPTO/BIO-HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an instrument that detects and encrypts a user’s biochemical and biometric data with only a touch of the finger. Background: Human machine interfaces (HMI), such as touchscreens and keyboards, are able to connect users to machines, systems, and...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Shuyu Lin, Jialun Zhu, Wenzhuo Yu

Keywords(s): Bioinformatics, Biosensor, Biotechnology, Computer Security, Digital Health, Sensor, Software & Algorithms

Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Bioinformatics, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Mechanical > Sensors, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Therapeutics, Chemical > Chemical Sensors, Software & Algorithms > Programs

2021-293 A BEHAVIORAL METHOD OF COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE REMEDIATION

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Psychology have developed a method that could offer a therapeutic approach to counteract cognitive decline and dementia by using a variety of simple computerized tasks to measure and train brain processing. BACKGROUND: Cognitive training approaches, such as online programs that consist of games to improve...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ladan Shams

Keywords(s): Biosensor, Cognitive Therapy, Dementia, Diagnostic Test, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Neurocognitive, Neurocognitive Scientific Method, Neuropsychological Test, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Screening Libraries, Sensory System, Unimodality

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation

2021-275-A TEXTILE MAGNETOELASTIC GENERATOR

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a textile magnetoelastic generator (MEG) that can be used for biomechanical-to-electrical energy conversion. BACKGROUND: The magnetoelastic effect has traditionally been found in rigid metal alloys, but recent research has identified the effect in more flexible materials....

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Biosensor, Cardiovascular Disease, Electrical Engineering, Glucose, Magnetoresistive , Materials, Nanomaterials

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Electrical > Sensors

2021-046 SOFT BIOSENSORS BASED ON BIODEGRADABLE GELATIN METHACRYLOYL (GELMA)

UCLA researchers in the department of Bioengineering have developed a soft biodegradable hydrogel that is capable of functioning in biocompatible biosensors.BACKGROUNDBiosensors are physical devices that combine a physiochemical detector with a biological component. The use of biosensors has revolutionized a number of industries including the medical...

Published: 9/5/2023 | Inventor(s): Ali Khademhosseini, Shiming Zhang, Zhikang Li

Keywords(s): Biosensor

Category(s): Medical Devices