This image shows Ti3C2Tx MXene flakes on the astrocyte membrane. Ti3C2Tx MXene is a two-dimensional nanomaterial with promising properties for application in bioelectronics. In this first systematic evaluation of astrocyte–MXene interactions, scanning electron microscopy reveals Ti3C2Tx adhering to astrocytes without causing any evident alteration of the membrane. Alongside viability, morphology, and calcium imaging assays, these findings establish for the first time the biocompatibility of Ti3C2Tx MXene with astrocytes. More details can be found in the Research Article by Flavia Vitale, D. Kacy Cullen, and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/admi.202500261).

Our Advanced Materials Interfaces frontispiece is out! 🎉 This is the first-ever image of an astrocyte interfaced with MXene nanomaterials 🧠

* Our paper ➡️ doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500261
* Our full-page frontispiece ➡️ doi.org/10.1002/admi.70207

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Had a wonderful time sharing my work through a platform presentation at #BMES2025 in San Diego! It was great catching up with old friends, meeting new colleagues, and seeing the BMES community advancing technology for the benefit of society 🧬🧠

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14.10.2025 01:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Heading to #BMES2025 in San Diego to present our work on astrocyte–MXene interactions 🧠

📅 Sat, Oct 11 | 🕐 12:45 PM | 📍 Room 29D

If you’re attending, feel free to DM me - I would love to connect!

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Astrocyte Interactions With Ti3C2Tx MXene Flakes: Insights Into Viability, Morphology, and Functionality This study presents the first systematic evaluation of interactions between astrocytes and Ti3C2TX MXene flakes, a 2D nanomaterial with emerging neuroelectronic applications. Using a multimodal appro...

This paper shows robust viability and preserved astrocyte morphology and calcium activity after Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene exposure. We establish a baseline of glial biocompatibility, expanding MXene research beyond neurons and paving the way for astrocyte-targeted bioelectronics ⚡️
doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500261

19.08.2025 01:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Astrocyte Interactions With Ti3C2Tx MXene Flakes: Insights Into Viability, Morphology, and Functionality This study presents the first systematic evaluation of interactions between astrocytes and Ti3C2TX MXene flakes, a 2D nanomaterial with emerging neuroelectronic applications. Using a multimodal appro...

✨ I am beyond thrilled to share that our new paper has just been published in 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴!

This work —my first PhD project and an exciting milestone in this journey— presents the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘆𝘁𝗲–𝗠𝗫𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

🔗 doi.org/10.1002/admi...

19.08.2025 01:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Huge thanks to @pintofscience.us & the Philly organizers for a fantastic (and sold out!) night of science in the pub! 🧠🍻 I spoke on the future of brain implants, #neurotech, and why science communication matters more than ever. #SciComm #SciPol #SciDip

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

22.05.2025 02:58 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

This work wouldn’t have been possible without my incredible co-authors Raghav Garg, Eugenia Angelopoulos, D. Kacy Cullen & Flavia Vitale – I’m deeply grateful for their insights, guidance, and support!

Full paper: doi.org/10.1038/s414...

@naturecomms.bsky.social @ragarg.bsky.social 🙏

23.02.2025 14:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We discuss:
🔹Advances in tissue-like bioelectronics, from soft to biohybrid and all-living platforms
🔹How cell-containing technologies are redefining neural interfaces
🔹Key terminology for this emerging field
🔹Challenges in clinical translation & future directions

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23.02.2025 14:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Neural interfaces are evolving toward bio-inspired designs for better integration and function. From soft bioelectronics to biohybrid neural interfaces and all-living solutions, our review maps this growing field and how biologically active technologies reshape neural interfaces.

23.02.2025 14:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Bio-inspired electronics: Soft, biohybrid, and “living” neural interfaces - Nature Communications Neural technologies are adopting bio-inspired designs to enhance biointegration and functionality. This review maps the growing field of bio-inspired electronics and discusses recent developments in t...

📢 My first first-author paper, 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁, 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 “𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, is now published in 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! 🧠⚡

📖 Read it here www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#bioinspired #bioelectronics #neuroengineering #biohybrid #neuralinterfaces #science #PhD #research

23.02.2025 14:11 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Biohybrid neural interfaces: an old idea enabling a completely new space of possibilities | Science Corporation Science Corporation is a clinical-stage medical technology company.

I had an idea way back in college which I've long thought could be, in many ways, the ultimate BCI technology. What if instead of using electrodes, we used biological neurons embedded in electronics to communicate with the brain?

Enter biohybrid neural interfaces: science.xyz/news/biohybr...

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