Project Overview

The purpose of the project is to develop a device allowing monkeys to be free from chairing while experiments are conducted. Direct measurements of neurochemical substances in the brain from free moving non-human primates are significantly important for understanding complex brain function and developing treatment strategies for brain disorders in humans. During the past semesters, BME students designed and built devices. However, this device still needs further refinement for actual application. The development of the device for microdialysis experiments will require creativity, intellectual exercise and ergonomic expertise. We will be working to improve on the device created last semester that protects the microdialysis apparatus used during cranial experiments on non-human primates. This involves continued efforts to reduce the weight of the device, secure it around the monkey’s head, and make it better able to cushion the microdrive unit.

Team Picture

Files

• Mid-Semester Presentation (March 5, 2009)
• Product Design Specifications (March 6, 2009)
• Mid-Semester Report (March 11, 2009)
• Final Report (April 30, 2009)
• Poster Presentation (April 30, 2009)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Cole Drifka - Co-Team Leader
• Lauren Eichaker - Co-Team Leader
• Adam Pala - Communicator
• Sarah Springborn - BSAC
• Benjamin Fleming - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Brenda Ogle - Advisor
• Dr. Ei Terasawa - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2009: Device for Shielding a Neurochemical Sampling Apparatus in Non-Human Primate Research
• Spring 2009: Development of a device for neurochemical sample collection from freely moving monkeys
• Fall 2008: Development of a device for neurochemical sample collection from freely moving monkeys
• Spring 2008: Neurochemical Sampling