Award
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering 3R18EB037603-01S1
Implantable, Degradable Drug Delivery Devices for Non-Opioid Post-Surgical Pain Management
Recipient
University of Connecticut Storrs
Award Amount
$39,349.00
Ceiling
$39,349.00
Awarded
March 19, 2026
Identifier
3R18EB037603-01S1
Award for developing implantable, degradable drug delivery devices to manage post-surgical pain without opioids, focusing on biocompatible films that release anesthetic locally for seven days.
Description
Development of biocompatible, biodegradable film devices that deliver local anesthetic directly to surgical sites for seven days, degrading when no longer needed, to manage postoperative pain without opioids. The project aims to create a device that localizes treatment, provides long-duration release, and is customizable for different patient sizes, including infants and children.