Jacob Robinson is an Associate Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Bioengineering at Rice University, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. His research group uses nanofabrication technology to create devices that can manipulate and monitor neural circuit activity. Unlike pharmaceutical therapies that distribute small molecules to the entire body, bioelectronic devices can sense and stimulate activity in select nerves or brain regions to improve therapeutic precision and reduce side effects.

To create tiny, wireless versions of bioelectronic devices the Robinson group is developing “magnetoelectric” technologies that harvest power and data from magnetic fields that can penetrate deep into the body. These devices are being developed as non-addictive treatments for pain, therapies for mood disorders, and tools for neuroscience research.

To learn more about Jacob's Technology visit the Robinson Lab website..

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