(2013 - 2014) PKU Engineering Globex Fellow.
(2013) Carnegie Science Award Emerging Female Scientist.
(2013) Visiting Professor, Taiyuan Institute of Technology.
(2008 - 2013) National Science Foundation Career Award.
(2005 - 2007) The Wallace Coulter Foundation Early Career Award.
(2000) Charles G. Overberger Award for Research Excellence.
(1999) Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship Award.
PhD, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 1998 - 2002
MS, Biophysics, Tsinghua University, 1994 - 1997
BS, Polymer Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1989 - 1994
Castagnola, E., Robbins, E.M., Krahe, D.D., Wu, B., Pwint, M.Y., Cao, Q., & Cui, X.T. (2023). Stable in-vivo electrochemical sensing of tonic serotonin levels using PEDOT/CNT-coated glassy carbon flexible microelectrode arrays. Biosens Bioelectron, 230, 115242.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115242.
Wu, B., Castagnola, E., & Cui, X.T. (2023). Zwitterionic Polymer Coated and Aptamer Functionalized Flexible Micro-Electrode Arrays for In Vivo Cocaine Sensing and Electrophysiology. MICROMACHINES, 14(2), 323.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/mi14020323.
Castagnola, E., Robbins, E.M., Wu, B., Pwint, M.Y., Garg, R., Cohen-Karni, T., & Cui, X.T. (2022). Flexible Glassy Carbon Multielectrode Array for In Vivo Multisite Detection of Tonic and Phasic Dopamine Concentrations. BIOSENSORS-BASEL, 12(7), 540.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/bios12070540.
Dhawan, V., & Cui, X.T. (2022). Carbohydrate based biomaterials for neural interface applications. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 10(25), 4714-4740.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/d2tb00584k.
Ding, R., Miller, N.C., Woeppel, K.M., Cui, X.T., & Jacobs, T.D.B. (2022). Surface Area and Local Curvature: Why Roughness Improves the Bioactivity of Neural Implants. LANGMUIR, 38(24), 7512-7521.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00473.
Krahe, D.D., Woeppel, K.M., Yang, Q., Kushwah, N., & Cui, X.T. (2022). Melatonin Decreases Acute Inflammatory Response to Neural Probe Insertion. ANTIOXIDANTS, 11(8), 1628.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/antiox11081628.
Kushwah, N., Woeppel, K., Dhawan, V., Shi, D., & Cui, X.T. (2022). Effects of neuronal cell adhesion molecule L1 and nanoparticle surface modification on microglia. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 149, 273-286.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.06.038.
Ruhunage, C.K., Dhawan, V., McKenzie, T.J., Hoque, A., Rahm, C.E., Nawarathne, C.P., Ayres, N., Cui, X.T., & Alvarez, N.T. (2022). Hydrophilic Micro- and Macroelectrodes with Antibiofouling Properties for Biomedical Applications. ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 8(7), 2920-2931.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00173.
Zheng, X.S., Yang, Q., Vazquez, A., & Cui, X.T. (2022). Imaging the stability of chronic electrical microstimulation using electrodes coated with PEDOT/CNT and iridium oxide. ISCIENCE, 25(7), 104539.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104539.
Ahmed, M.N., Shi, D., Dailey, M.T., Rothermund, K., Drewry, M.D., Calabrese, T.C., Cui, X.T., & Syed-Picard, F.N. (2021). Dental Pulp Cell Sheets Enhance Facial Nerve Regeneration via Local Neurotrophic Factor Delivery. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A, 27(17-18), 1128-1139.Mary Ann Liebert Inc. doi: 10.1089/ten.tea.2020.0265.
Castagnola, E., Garg, R., Rastogi, S.K., Cohen-Karni, T., & Cui, X.T. (2021). 3D fuzzy graphene microelectrode array for dopamine sensing at sub-cellular spatial resolution. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 191, 113440.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113440.
Krishnan, A., Forssell, M., Du, Z., Cui, X.T., Fedder, G.K., & Kelly, S.K. (2021). Residual voltage as an ad-hoc indicator of electrode damage in biphasic electrical stimulation. JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 18(4), 0460c1.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac028a.
Shi, D., Dhawan, V., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Bio-integrative design of the neural tissue-device interface. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, 72, 54-61.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.copbio.2021.10.003.
Tan, C., Kushwah, N., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Electrically Controlled Neurochemical Delivery from Microelectrodes for Focal and Transient Modulation of Cellular Behavior. BIOSENSORS-BASEL, 11(9), 348.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/bios11090348.
Tan, C., Robbins, E.M., Wu, B., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Recent Advances in In Vivo Neurochemical Monitoring. MICROMACHINES, 12(2), 208.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/mi12020208.
Woeppel, K.M., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Nanoparticle and Biomolecule Surface Modification Synergistically Increases Neural Electrode Recording Yield and Minimizes Inflammatory Host Response. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 10(16), e2002150.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202002150.
Yang, Q., Vazquez, A.L., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Long-term in vivo two-photon imaging of the neuroinflammatory response to intracortical implants and micro-vessel disruptions in awake mice. BIOMATERIALS, 276, 121060.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121060.
Zheng, X.S., Tan, C., Castagnola, E., & Cui, X.T. (2021). Electrode Materials for Chronic Electrical Microstimulation. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 10(12), e2100119.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202100119.
Castagnola, E., Robbins, E.M., Woeppel, K.M., McGuier, M., Golabchi, A., Taylor, I.M., Michael, A.C., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Real-Time Fast Scan Cyclic Voltammetry Detection and Quantification of Exogenously Administered Melatonin in Mice Brain. FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 8, 602216.Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.602216.
Castagnola, E., Woeppel, K., Golabchi, A., McGuier, M., Chodapaneedi, N., Metro, J., Taylor, I.M., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Electrochemical detection of exogenously administered melatonin in the brain. ANALYST, 145(7), 2612-2620.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/d0an00051e.
Golabchi, A., Woeppel, K.M., Li, X., Lagenaur, C.F., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Neuroadhesive protein coating improves the chronic performance of neuroelectronics in mouse brain. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 155, 112096.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112096.
Kolarcik, C.L., Castro, C.A., Lesniak, A., Demetris, A.J., Fisher, L.E., Gaunt, R.A., Weber, D.J., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Host tissue response to floating microelectrode arrays chronically implanted in the feline spinal nerve. JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 17(4), 046012.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/ab94d7.
Yang, Q., Wu, B., Eles, J.R., Vazquez, A.L., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Zwitterionic Polymer Coating Suppresses Microglial Encapsulation to Neural Implants In Vitro and In Vivo. ADVANCED BIOSYSTEMS, 4(6), e1900287.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adbi.201900287.
Zheng, X.S., Griffith, A.Y., Chang, E., Looker, M.J., Fisher, L.E., Clapsaddle, B., & Cui, X.T. (2020). Evaluation of a conducting elastomeric composite material for intramuscular electrode application. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 103, 81-91.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.12.021.
Eles, J.R., Vazquez, A.L., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Meningeal inflammatory response and fibrous tissue remodeling around intracortical implants: An in vivo two-photon imaging study. BIOMATERIALS, 195, 111-123.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.12.031.
Golabchi, A., Wu, B., Cao, B., Bettinger, C.J., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Zwitterionic polymer/polydopamine coating reduce acute inflammatory tissue responses to neural implants. Biomaterials, 225, 119519.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119519.
Gong, X., Zhang, L., Liu, Y., Wang, H., Cui, X., Hu, Q., Song, S., Shuang, S., & Dong, C. (2019). Controllable Fabrication, Photoluminescence Mechanism, and Novel Application of Green-Yellow-Orange Fluorescent Carbon-Based Nanodots. ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 5(10), 5060-5071.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01153.
Hou, L., Li, F., Guo, J., Zhang, X., Kong, X., Cui, X.T., Dong, C., Wang, Y., & Shuang, S. (2019). A colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescent probe for cyanide sensing in aqueous media and live cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 7(30), 4620-4629.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c9tb00842j.
Lu, W., Du, F., Zhao, X., Shi, L., Shuang, S., Cui, X.T., & Dong, C. (2019). Sulforaphane-Conjugated Carbon Dots: A Versatile Nanosystem for Targeted Imaging and Inhibition of EGFR-Overexpressing Cancer Cells. ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 5(9), 4692-4699.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00690.
Taylor, I.M., Patel, N.A., Freedman, N.C., Castagnola, E., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Direct in Vivo Electrochemical Detection of Resting Dopamine Using Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/Carbon Nanotube Functionalized Microelectrodes. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 91(20), 12917-12927.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02904.
Woeppel, K.M., Zheng, X.S., Schulte, Z.M., Rosi, N.L., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Nanoparticle Doped PEDOT for Enhanced Electrode Coatings and Drug Delivery. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 8(21), e1900622.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adhm.201900622.
Wu, B., Cao, B., Taylor, I.M., Woeppel, K., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Facile Synthesis of a 3,4-Ethylene-Dioxythiophene (EDOT) Derivative for Ease of Bio-Functionalization of the Conducting Polymer PEDOT. FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY, 7(MAR), 178.Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00178.
Zheng, X., Woeppel, K.M., Griffith, A.Y., Chang, E., Looker, M.J., Fisher, L.E., Clapsaddle, B.J., & Cui, X.T. (2019). Soft Conducting Elastomer for Peripheral Nerve Interface. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 8(9), e1801311.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adhm.201801311.
Zheng, X.S., Snyder, N.R., Woeppel, K., Barengo, J.H., Li, X., Eles, J., Kolarcik, C.L., & Cui, X.T. (2019). A superoxide scavenging coating for improving tissue response to neural implants. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 99, 72-83.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.08.032.
Catt, K., Li, H., Hoang, V., Beard, R., & Cui, X.T. (2018). Self-powered therapeutic release from conducting polymer/graphene oxide films on magnesium. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, 14(7), 2495-2503.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.nano.2017.02.021.
Cody, P.A., Eles, J.R., Lagenaur, C.F., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2018). Unique electrophysiological and impedance signatures between encapsulation types: An analysis of biological Utah array failure and benefit of a biomimetic coating in a rat model. BIOMATERIALS, 161, 117-128.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.01.025.
Du, Z.J., Bi, G., & Cui, X.T. (2018). Electrically Controlled Neurochemical Release from Dual‐Layer Conducting Polymer Films for Precise Modulation of Neural Network Activity in Rat Barrel Cortex. Advanced Functional Materials, 28(12), 1703988.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201703988.
Eles, J.R., Vazquez, A.L., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2018). In vivo imaging of neuronal calcium during electrode implantation: Spatial and temporal mapping of damage and recovery. BIOMATERIALS, 174, 79-94.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.04.043.
Golabchi, A., Wu, B., Li, X., Carlisle, D.L., Kozai, T.D.Y., Friedlander, R.M., & Cui, X.T. (2018). Melatonin improves quality and longevity of chronic neural recording. BIOMATERIALS, 180, 225-239.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.07.026.
Michelson, N.J., Vazquez, A.L., Eles, J.R., Salatino, J.W., Purcell, E.K., Williams, J.J., Cui, X.T., & Kozai, T.D.Y. (2018). Multi-scale, multi-modal analysis uncovers complex relationship at the brain tissue-implant neural interface: new emphasis on the biological interface. JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 15(3), 033001.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/aa9dae.
Patel, A., Xue, Y., Hartley, R., Sant, V., Eles, J.R., Cui, X.T., Stolz, D.B., & Sant, S. (2018). Hierarchically aligned fibrous hydrogel films through microfluidic self-assembly of graphene and polysaccharides. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING, 115(10), 2654-2667.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/bit.26801.
Shen, Y., Cao, B., Snyder, N.R., Woeppel, K.M., Eles, J.R., & Cui, X.T. (2018). ROS responsive resveratrol delivery from LDLR peptide conjugated PLA-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles across the blood-brain barrier. JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, 16(1), 13.Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi: 10.1186/s12951-018-0340-7.
Woeppel, K.M., Zheng, X.S., & Cui, X.T. (2018). Enhancing surface immobilization of bioactive molecules via a silica nanoparticle based coating. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 6(19), 3058-3067.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c8tb00408k.
Catt, K., Li, H., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) graphene oxide composite coatings for controlling magnesium implant corrosion. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 48, 530-540.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.11.039.
Du, Z.J., Kolarcik, C.L., Kozai, T.D.Y., Luebben, S.D., Sapp, S.A., Zheng, X.S., Nabity, J.A., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Ultrasoft microwire neural electrodes improve chronic tissue integration. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 53, 46-58.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.02.010.
Eles, J.R., Vazquez, A.L., Snyder, N.R., Lagenaur, C., Murphy, M.C., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Neuroadhesive L1 coating attenuates acute microglial attachment to neural electrodes as revealed by live two-photon microscopy. BIOMATERIALS, 113, 279-292.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.10.054.
Taylor, I.M., Du, Z., Bigelow, E.T., Eles, J.R., Horner, A.R., Catt, K.A., Weber, S.G., Jamieson, B.G., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Aptamer-functionalized neural recording electrodes for the direct measurement of cocaine in vivo. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 5(13), 2445-2458.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c7tb00095b.
Taylor, I.M., Robbins, E.M., Catt, K.A., Cody, P.A., Happe, C.L., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Enhanced dopamine detection sensitivity by PEDOT/graphene oxide coating on in vivo carbon fiber electrodes. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 89(Pt 1), 400-410.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.05.084.
Woeppel, K., Yang, Q., & Cui, X.T. (2017). Recent Advances in Neural Electrode-Tissue Interfaces. Curr Opin Biomed Eng, 4, 21-31.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.cobme.2017.09.003.
Degenhart, A.D., Eles, J., Dum, R., Mischel, J.L., Smalianchuk, I., Endler, B., Ashmore, R.C., Tyler-Kabara, E.C., Hatsopoulos, N.G., Wang, W., Batista, A.P., & Cui, X.T. (2016). Histological evaluation of a chronically-implanted electrocorticographic electrode grid in a non-human primate. JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 13(4), 046019.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1741-2560/13/4/046019.
Khilwani, R., Gilgunn, P.J., Kozai, T.D.Y., Ong, X.C., Korkmaz, E., Gunalan, P.K., Cui, X.T., Fedder, G.K., & Ozdoganlar, O.B. (2016). Ultra-miniature ultra-compliant neural probes with dissolvable delivery needles: design, fabrication and characterization. BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES, 18(6), 97.Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi: 10.1007/s10544-016-0125-4.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Catt, K., Du, Z., Na, K., Srivannavit, O., Haque, R.U.M., Seymour, J., Wise, K.D., Yoon, E., & Cui, X.T. (2016). Chronic In Vivo Evaluation of PEDOT/CNT for Stable Neural Recordings. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 63(1), 111-119.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TBME.2015.2445713.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Eles, J.R., Vazquez, A.L., & Cui, X.T. (2016). Two-photon imaging of chronically implanted neural electrodes: Sealing methods and new insights. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS, 258, 46-55.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2015.10.007.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Jaquins-Gerstl, A.S., Vazquez, A.L., Michael, A.C., & Cui, X.T. (2016). Dexamethasone retrodialysis attenuates microglial response to implanted probes in vivo. BIOMATERIALS, 87, 157-169.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.02.013.
Alba, N.A., Du, Z.J., Catt, K.A., Kozai, T.D.Y., & Cui, X.T. (2015). In Vivo Electrochemical Analysis of a PEDOT/MWCNT Neural Electrode Coating. Biosensors (Basel), 5(4), 618-646.MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/bios5040618.
Du, Z.J., Luo, X., Weaver, C.L., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-ionic liquid coating improves neural recording and stimulation functionality of MEAs. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C, 3(25), 6515-6524.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c5tc00145e.
Kolarcik, C.L., Catt, K., Rost, E., Albrecht, I.N., Bourbeau, D., Du, Z., Kozai, T.D.Y., Luo, X., Weber, D.J., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Evaluation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/carbon nanotube neural electrode coatings for stimulation in the dorsal root ganglion. JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 12(1), 016008.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1741-2560/12/1/016008.
Kolarcik, C.L., Luebben, S.D., Sapp, S.A., Hanner, J., Snyder, N., Kozai, T.D.Y., Chang, E., Nabity, J.A., Nabity, S.T., Lagenaur, C.F., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Elastomeric and soft conducting microwires for implantable neural interfaces. SOFT MATTER, 11(24), 4847-4861.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c5sm00174a.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Catt, K., Li, X., Gugel, Z.V., Olafsson, V.T., Vazquez, A.L., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Mechanical failure modes of chronically implanted planar silicon-based neural probes for laminar recording. BIOMATERIALS, 37, 25-39.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.10.040.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Jaquins-Gerstl, A.S., Vazquez, A.L., Michael, A.C., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Brain Tissue Responses to Neural Implants Impact Signal Sensitivity and Intervention Strategies. ACS CHEMICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 6(1), 48-67.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/cn500256e.
Rozai, T.D.Y., Du, Z., Gugel, Z.V., Smith, M.A., Chase, S.M., Bodily, L.M., Caparosa, E.M., Friedlander, R.M., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Comprehensive chronic laminar single-unit, multi-unit, and local field potential recording performance with planar single shank electrode arrays. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS, 242, 15-40.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2014.12.010.
Weaver, C.L., & Cui, X.T. (2015). Directed Neural Stem Cell Differentiation with a Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 4(9), 1408-1416.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adhm.201500056.
Fan, J., Shao, W., Xu, G., Cui, X.T., & Luo, X. (2014). Preparation and electrochemical catalytic application of nanocrystalline cellulose doped poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) conducting polymer nanocomposites. RSC ADVANCES, 4(46), 24328-24333.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c4ra02796e.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Alba, N.A., Zhang, H., Kotov, N.A., Gaunt, R.A., & Cui, X.T. (2014). Nanostructured Coatings for Improved Charge Delivery to Neurons. In Nanotechnology and Neuroscience: Nano-electronic, Photonic and Mechanical Neuronal Interfacing. (pp. 71-134).Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4899-8038-0_4.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Gugel, Z., Li, X., Gilgunn, P.J., Khilwani, R., Ozdoganlar, O.B., Fedder, G.K., Weber, D.J., & Cui, X.T. (2014). Chronic tissue response to carboxymethyl cellulose based dissolvable insertion needle for ultra-small neural probes. BIOMATERIALS, 35(34), 9255-9268.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.07.039.
Kozai, T.D.Y., Li, X., Bodily, L.M., Caparosa, E.M., Zenonos, G.A., Carlisle, D.L., Friedlander, R.M., & Cui, X.T. (2014). Effects of caspase-1 knockout on chronic neural recording quality and longevity: Insight into cellular and molecular mechanisms of the reactive tissue response. BIOMATERIALS, 35(36), 9620-9634.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.08.006.
Wang, W., Xu, G., Cui, X.T., Sheng, G., & Luo, X. (2014). Enhanced catalytic and dopamine sensing properties of electrochemically reduced conducting polymer nanocomposite doped with pure graphene oxide. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 58, 153-156.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.02.055.
Weaver, C.L., LaRosa, J.M., Luo, X., & Cui, X.T. (2014). Electrically Controlled Drug Delivery from Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Films. ACS NANO, 8(2), 1834-1843.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn406223e.
Weaver, C.L., Li, H., Luo, X., & Cui, X.T. (2014). A graphene oxide/conducting polymer nanocomposite for electrochemical dopamine detection: origin of improved sensitivity and specificity. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 2(32), 5209-5219.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c4tb00789a.
Huang, J., Lee, I., Luo, X., Cui, X.T., & Yun, M. (2013). Shadow masking for nanomaterial-based biosensors incorporated with a microfluidic device. BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES, 15(3), 531-537.Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi: 10.1007/s10544-013-9752-1.
Luo, X., Weaver, C.L., Tan, S., & Cui, X.T. (2013). Pure graphene oxide doped conducting polymer nanocomposite for bio-interfacing. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 1(9), 1340-1348.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c3tb00006k.
Wang, J.Y., Liou, A.K.F., Ren, Z.H., Zhang, L., Brown, B.N., Cui, X.T., Badylak, S.F., Cai, Y.N., Guan, Y.Q., Leak, R.K., Chen, J., Ji, X., & Chen, L. (2013). Neurorestorative Effect of Urinary Bladder Matrix-Mediated Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS, 12(3), 413-425.Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. doi: 10.2174/1871527311312030014.
Xu, G., Li, B., Cui, X.T., Ling, L., & Luo, X. (2013). Electrodeposited conducting polymer PEDOT doped with pure carbon nanotubes for the detection of dopamine in the presence of ascorbic acid. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL, 188, 405-410.Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2013.07.038.
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