Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 1R21AR085218-01
Wireless Metamaterial Interbody Cage for Real-Time Assessment of Lumbar Spinal Fusion In Vivo
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$158,555.00
Ceiling
$158,555.00
Awarded
September 09, 2025
Identifier
1R21AR085218-01
NIH awarded a grant to design and evaluate wireless metamaterial cages for real-time spinal fusion assessment in vivo, with a focus on sheep models and potential broader implant applications.
Description
This project involves designing and evaluating wireless metamaterial cages for spinal fusion monitoring in sheep, with potential applications in other implants. The project is funded by NIH grant PA-20-195, with an award amount of $158,555, and is scheduled from September 2025 to August 2027.