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Optical fiber implants will remedy Parkinson’s and stroke patients’ motor issues

Currently 1 billion people have limited movement due to neurological diseases. An EIC-backed team of researchers led by Associate Professor Christos Markos will develop neural implants to battle movement impairments.

In-lab demonstration of an optical fiber implant on a brain model with green lighting, Christos Markos and Marcello Meneghetti in the background
Christos Markos and Marcello Meneghetti in the lab, demonstrating on optical fiber on a model brain. © Kyv Kyvsgaard

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Christos Markos

Christos Markos Group Leader, Associate Professor

Marcello Meneghetti

Marcello Meneghetti Assistant Professor