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Non-invasive actigraphy monitor for mice

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Project Overview

We are working to create an ear-tag device to place on mice in order to measure their rest/activity patterns. The mice are being studied to observe drug efficacy for treatment of various neurological diseases. The tags would allow 3-4 mice to be in the same cage, would be more accurate than traditional motion sensors, and are less invasive than surgery. The tags will have to connect wirelessly to multiple devices in order to record the data being measured. This project is for Dr. Cara Westmark who is doing research in the Department of Neurology at UW-Madison.

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Team members from left to right: Ryan Yost, Ben Ayd, Alex Filo, Xavier Fan, Abby Drake
Team members from left to right: Ryan Yost, Ben Ayd, Alex Filo, Xavier Fan, Abby Drake

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Benjamin Ayd - Team Leader
  • Ryan Yost - Communicator
  • Abigail Drake - BSAC
  • Alex Filo - BWIG
  • Xavier Fan - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Aaron Suminski - Advisor
  • Dr. Cara Westmark - Client
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