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A "lab-on-mucosa" using soft ingestible sensors
The Langer lab and Traverso lab at MIT currently have several opening positions for students who are interested in interdisciplinary research in bio-integrated sensing, flexible sensors and electronics, wireless technology, and translational medicines. Please see project details in the description b
Keywords: ingestible electronics, flexible sensors, wireless communication
The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa, sometimes referred to as the “skin” of our inner body, is home to myriad biometric signals beyond the scope of epidermal detection, therefore hosting great potential as an interface for electronic sensors. However, progress is still nascent for mucosa-interfacing systems due to the material challenges for establishing robust electronic-mucosal interfaces, as well as the engineering challenges for device retention, removal, powering, and communications inside the body. Our lab aims to utilize the state-of-the-art flexible electronics technologies and other engineering approaches to realize gastric resident sensing systems coupled with wireless data transfer to develop the next-generation ingestible sensors for long-term and non-invasive physiological sensing in the GI tract. We currently have openings for applicants who are interested in doing research in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, and in-vivo animal studies. The outstanding candidate(s) will assist investigators in the Langer and Traverso Laboratories at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop soft sensors for continuous monitoring of physiological signals such as pressure, temperature, and impedance, and investigate novel approaches for non-invasive, long-term sensor residence at target locations within the GI tract. We favor students who can fulfill 9-12 months commitments for their staying at MIT. Only in special situations, we will consider short appointments. Students who are planning for a research exchange program, bachelor thesis, and master thesis are encouraged to apply. We are looking for students interested working in a highly interdisciplinary, challenging, and fast-paced research environment.
The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa, sometimes referred to as the “skin” of our inner body, is home to myriad biometric signals beyond the scope of epidermal detection, therefore hosting great potential as an interface for electronic sensors. However, progress is still nascent for mucosa-interfacing systems due to the material challenges for establishing robust electronic-mucosal interfaces, as well as the engineering challenges for device retention, removal, powering, and communications inside the body. Our lab aims to utilize the state-of-the-art flexible electronics technologies and other engineering approaches to realize gastric resident sensing systems coupled with wireless data transfer to develop the next-generation ingestible sensors for long-term and non-invasive physiological sensing in the GI tract. We currently have openings for applicants who are interested in doing research in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, and in-vivo animal studies. The outstanding candidate(s) will assist investigators in the Langer and Traverso Laboratories at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop soft sensors for continuous monitoring of physiological signals such as pressure, temperature, and impedance, and investigate novel approaches for non-invasive, long-term sensor residence at target locations within the GI tract. We favor students who can fulfill 9-12 months commitments for their staying at MIT. Only in special situations, we will consider short appointments. Students who are planning for a research exchange program, bachelor thesis, and master thesis are encouraged to apply. We are looking for students interested working in a highly interdisciplinary, challenging, and fast-paced research environment.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our research, students with backgrounds in all disciplines of engineering and science including Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. Students are expected to work closely with a postdoctoral fellow and/or graduate student in the laboratories.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our research, students with backgrounds in all disciplines of engineering and science including Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. Students are expected to work closely with a postdoctoral fellow and/or graduate student in the laboratories.
Dr. Kewang Nan (knan@mit.edu) and Prof. Giovanni Traverso (cgt20@mit.edu)
Dr. Kewang Nan (knan@mit.edu) and Prof. Giovanni Traverso (cgt20@mit.edu)