Jan 05, 2026

Moving neural implant research closer to commercialization

A startup based on research conducted at Penn State is developing a soft, minimally invasive neural implant intended to reduce inflammation and improve communication with the brain for individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy or living with paralysis.

Penn State doctoral candidate Marzia Momin is the entrepreneurial lead for NeurElectrum, a Penn State-affiliated startup developing a soft polymer neural implant designed to conform to a patient’s unique brain anatomy. Credit: Provided by Marzia Momin. All Rights Reserved.