The Conformable Decoders group's work on an implantable piezoelectric ultrasound stimulator (ImPULS) has been recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation as one of its 2024 Leading Research Achievements.
This honor highlights the group's commitment to advancing neurostimulation technologies for transformative brain health solutions. Here, the team developed and tested a tiny, implantable neurostimulation device that uses ultrasound to modify the activity of neurons deep in the brain. The neural stimulator, called ImPULS, could become “a potent neuromodulatory tool” for therapeutic applications ranging from major depression to Alzheimer’s.