Award Abstract #0201927
Biocompatible Technology for a Light Sensitive Retinal Prosthesis

NSF Org:	CBET Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Initial Amendment Date:	September 6, 2002
Latest Amendment Date:	June 22, 2004
Award Number:	0201927
Award Instrument:	Continuing grant
Program Manager:	Leon Esterowitz CBET Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems ENG Directorate for Engineering
Start Date:	September 15, 2002
Expires:	August 31, 2006 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$269950
Investigator(s):	Mark Humayun humayun@usc.edu (Principal Investigator) James Weiland (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Doheny Eye Institute 1450 San Pablo St, DVRC312 Los Angeles, CA 90033 323/442-6600
NSF Program(s):	RESEARCH TO AID THE DISABLED
Field Application(s):	0203000 Health
Program Reference Code(s):	OTHR, 0000
Program Element Code(s):	5342

ABSTRACT

0201927

Humayun

The goals of this project will be to design and develop a retinal prosthesis module for intraocular implantation. The design will have a sensor/power unit and an electronic retinal stimulator array. Both components will use available technologies to the maximum extent possible.

Program elements:

a) Assess and develop a novel implantable image sensor/power receiver unit using available technology (via DARPA/NRL program) to the maximum extent possible.

b) Integrate the camera/power unit and channel glass electrode package with stimulator electronics and verify system operation.

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