The SHT research line develops advanced technologies for monitoring and controlling behavior and health at molecular, cellular, organ and whole-body scales, with temporal and spatial resolution.
The main target is to enable prediction and early diagnostics by collecting pathophysiological signals and, simultaneously, to allow the control and manipulation of behavior through actuators.
Our technological platform includes i) multifunctional brain probes for recording brain activity and for neuromodulation in animal models of brain disorders, ii) piezoelectric smart patches for monitoring sounds and mechanical deformations of muscles, organs and arteries on skin and iii) ingestible electronics for sensing along the gastrointestinal tract and for wirelessly controlled drug delivery on demand.