Dielectric evaluation of cellular and interfacial characteristics for electrical stimulation (A05)

• Subject Area: Biomaterials ; Biophysics
• Term: since 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 299150580

The dielectric properties of cells and tissues determine their response to electrical stimulation. These characteristics can be distinguished based on a sensitive analysis of impedance measurements. Accordingly, tissue composition and structures can be determined and evaluated. The resulting overall goal is to distinguish patient-specific differences for initial tissue conditions and for responses to electrical stimulation by impedance diagnostics. Particularly important in this respect are electrode-tissue interfaces which determine cell attachment and growth but also the long-term behaviour of implanted electrodes.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1270: ELectrically Active ImplaNts - ELAINE
• Applicant Institution: Universität Rostock
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Jürgen Kolb