New study shows high potential for restoring functional vision in the blind
NPR - 23-Oct-2021Transferring information to the visual cortex of blind is a dream come true
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Director of neuroengineering at the University of Miguel Hernandez
Eduardo Fernandez currently works at the Institute of Bioengineering, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Eduardo does research in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering and Neuroscience. He is a qualified MD who combines biomedicine (molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and regenerative medicine) with the physical sciences and engineering (mathematics, physics and applied chemistry) to better understand and safely interact with the nervous system. Their current project is 'Development of a Cortical Visual Neuroprosthesis for the Blind.'
Visit website: https://nbio.umh.es/perfil-del-grupo/personal/eduardo-fernandez-jover/
See also: Miguel Hernandez University - Public University in Elche, Atlanta, Orihela and Sant Joan d'Alancant
Details last updated 09-Feb-2020
Transferring information to the visual cortex of blind is a dream come true
Scientists still need to understand how long electrodes can last without degrading