Basic Research for developing a vestibular implant stimulating the vestibular ganglion

• Project/Area Number: 21791600
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Otorhinolaryngology
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: USHIO Munetaka The University of Tokyo, 医学部附属病院, 助教 (70361483)
• Project Period (FY): 2009 – 2010
• Project Status: Completed (Fiscal Year 2010)
• Budget Amount: ¥4,290,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥990,000); Fiscal Year 2010: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000); Fiscal Year 2009: ¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
• Keywords: 前庭 / 人工臓器 / 半規管 / 前庭神経節 / サーチコイル

Research Abstract

Experimental system for performing vestibular implantation for a guinea pig was constructed. Technique for placing a multi-channel electrode was also established.

Research Products

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