Abstract

The key objective of this project is to create surfaces on implantable silicon microstructures for the purpose of controlling the interaction of neurons, glia, and related cells and their protein products with the microstructure.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01NS052322-002
Application #
2418339
Study Section
Project Start
1994-12-15
Project End
1997-12-14
Budget Start
1996-12-15
Budget End
1997-12-14
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Engineering (All Types)
Type
Schools of Engineering
DUNS #
791277940
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109

  Publications

Johnson, M A; Martin, D C (1999) Finite element modeling of banded structures in Bombyx mori silk fibres. Int J Biol Macromol 24:139-44