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Video ItemEngineering Explained: Neural implants , video
Can Alzheimer’s be reversed? What are fiber-based implants and how are they made? How could understanding the brain’s neural engineering shape our future? Xiaoting Jia, a professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, develops fiber-based neural implants that could help scientists better understand the brain’s circuitry. From exploring the potential to restore memory to advancing treatments for Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, her work pushes the boundaries of engineering and human health through advanced manufacturing and interdisciplinary collaboration. Want to learn more? Visit here: https://ece.vt.edu/people/profile/jiax.html
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemBrotherly bond sparks biomedical impact , video
Thomas Lu, a senior in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, is using his talents in technology to forge a path into biomedical engineering and make the world a better place for people like his brother, Gordon. Together with his research advisor, Eli Vlaisavljevich, and other classmates, Lu has developed advanced, robotically guided histotripsy systems for treating bone cancer. He shares how his family has shaped his outlook on life, how we can see ourselves in technology, and his passion for helping others.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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New Fralin Biomedical Research Institute laboratory to explore genetic prelude to epilepsy , articleThe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC recently recruited neuroscientist Matthew Weston to investigate childhood epilepsy, particularly how specific genetic variants that cause the disorder regulate brain activity.
Date: Aug 03, 2022 - -
Video Item3-D reconstructed confocal image , video
This video of a 3-D reconstructed confocal image illustrates reactive astrocyty development following diffuse traumatic brain injury. Video by Alexys Harrington
Date: Jan 24, 2019 -