Advancements in Organic Bioelectronic Devices Propel Precision Therapeutics

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed the first fully organic bioelectronic device that can acquire and transmit neurophysiologic brain signals while providing power for device operation. The device, about 100 times smaller than a human hair, is based on an organic transistor architecture that is biocompatible, flexible, and stable in the long term. It incorporates a vertical channel and a miniaturized water conduit, demonstrating high electrical performance, low-voltage operation, and long-term stability. The device has the potential to revolutionize medical implants and improve diagnostics and treatment for patients with neurological disorders.