Our Mission

Protecting users of neural and medical implant technologies through resilience and safety engineering by addressing the growing need to safeguard medical devices against cyber-physical threats, ensuring their dependable operation in clinical settings

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From Technology to Humans: Protecting Users of Neural and Medical Implant Technologies Through Resilience and Safety Engineering

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Registration is now open! Explore the current landscape of neural implant use, the emerging risks associated with these devices, and the collaborative efforts underway to ensure their safety

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Project Cornerstones

Multidisciplinary & Diverse Communities Engagement

The team representing diverse communities including Biomedical Engineering, Neurosurgery, Anesthesiology, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Computer Science further strengthens the research community building by formally partnering with the Archimedes Center for Healthcare and Medical Device Cybersecurity, the Implantable Brain Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC), the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), the Neurotech Network, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), and Medtronic’s Spinal Cord Stimulation systems.

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Advancing the Security of Implantable Medical Devices

Implantable devices, such as deep brain stimulators and spinal cord stimulators, have revolutionized the treatment of neurological conditions. However, their increasing connectivity exposes them to potential cybersecurity risks. This project aims to develop resilient control architectures that can detect and mitigate malicious interference in real time; low-power, on-chip intrusion detection to monitor and respond to threats; and testbeds that simulate real-world conditions to evaluate device vulnerabilities and improve design robustness.

Collaborative and Patient-Centered Approach

A distinguishing feature of this research initiative is its emphasis on collaboration with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and device manufacturers. By incorporating diverse perspectives, the project seeks to develop solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with the needs and experiences of stakeholders.

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