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Exploring graphene’s role in the next generation of medical treatment

Online Graphene Flagship healthcare event highlights the importance of collaboration for developing and patenting new technology

Analysis of patent data highlights Europe as a strong contender, and new medical applications of graphene are expected on the horizon

Graphene-enabled technologies expand the realm of possibility within the biomedical and wearable electronics sectors.

INBRAIN will develop graphene-based implants against brain disorders

Kari Hjelt, the Graphene Flagship Head of Innovation, explains the potential of layered materials in healthcare applications.

Graphene Flagship experts unite to tackle the effects of present and future pandemics with technologies based on graphene and related materials

Graphene Flagship scientists have produced a graphene patch that records the condition of chronic wounds, such as ulcers suffered by the elderly or those with diabetes, at any time. The data can be sent from home to the hospital via mobile phone, facilitating a rapid response to possible infections.

Graphene Flagship researcher Jose A. Garrido reveals his gameplan to bring graphene-based bioelectronic retinal implants to the forefront of medicine

Graphene Flagship researchers in Italy have discovered that graphene nano-tools can trigger bone formation in a mouse experiment. They hope the discovery will someday have a clinical application.

Graphene Connect & Health Investment Forum brings together scientists to showcase new ideas to investors in the realm of biomedicine and healthcare

Graphene Flagship Associated Member Atomic Mechanics is designing, manufacturing and commercialising a range of sensor devices with applications in robotic surgery equipment. Image credit: Wikimedia commons (Marcy Sanchez DVIDS)

Graphene Flagship researchers reviewed the current research into the safety of graphene and related materials looking at both human health and environmental impact.

Graphene-based transistors enable a flexible neural probe with excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Such probes are useful for examining neural activity for understanding diseases, as well as in neuroprosthetics for control of artificial limbs.