The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was awarded a $1,283,558 Project Grant by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) under the Cardiovascular Diseases Research program (CFDA 93.837) to develop a new technology called Multi-Electroplasmonic Nanoantenna Arrays (MENAS). This innovative platform aims to enable wireless, transmembrane-level electrophysiological recording of cardiac cell networks with subcellular resolution over extended periods, overcoming limitations of current techniques. The 4-year project will involve nanofabrication and electro-optic characterization of the MENAS, evaluation of their electrophysiological recording properties using cardiomyocyte monolayers, and demonstration of their capabilities for modeling cardiac arrhythmia. This research is expected to revolutionize the understanding of cardiovascular systems and contribute to advancements in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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