Aiding the Eye, Watching the Brain
From: IEEE Pulse - 05/17/2017
By: Kristina Grifantini

James Weiland, IEEE Fellow, explores the unique challenges of retinal
prostheses.

James Weiland, PhD, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of
Michigan and an IEEE Fellow, is at the forefront of retinal prosthesis
research. His main goal and primary challenge - and those of the field
generally - are to restore a sense of vision using electronic devices called
retinal prostheses. Weiland, who focuses on developing retinal and neural
prostheses and wearable and implantable technology systems, received his
degrees in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from the
University of Michigan, was previously affiliated with the Wilmer
Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and was a professor
with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.
Through his research, he has strived to address the many unique challenges
related to introducing restorative neurotechnology into the brain and eye.
Although scientists have had long-term success with other types of biological
implants, such as pacemakers, the eye presents a unique challenge.

Read the entire article at:
http://pulse.embs.org/may-2017/aiding-the-eye-watching-the-brain