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 is significantly important for understanding complex brain function and developing treatment strategies for brain disorders in humans. During the last semester four BME students worked to design and build a device. However, this device still needs further refinement for actual application. We will be working to improve on the device created last semester that protects a microdialysis apparatus used during cranial experiments on non-human primates. This will involve making the device lighter, more secure around the monkey’s head, and better able to cushion the microdrive unit.



From Left to Right: Cole Drifka, Lauren Eichaker, Angwei Law, Paul Schildgen

Files

• Mid-Semester PowerPoint Presentation (October 16, 2008)
• Information for Testing Proposal (October 16, 2008)
• Mid-Semester Report (October 21, 2008)
• Product Design Specifications (October 21, 2008)
• Final Report (December 12, 2008)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Angwei Law - Communicator
• Lauren Eichaker - BSAC
• Cole Drifka - BWIG
• Paul Schildgen - Team Leader

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Webster - 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