Monitoring and Modulating the Electrophysiology of the Digestive System

Explore cutting-edge advancements in monitoring and modulating digestive system electrophysiology in this 24-minute conference talk presented by Dr. Todd Coleman, Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University. Discover recent technological and methodological breakthroughs in deploying miniaturized technologies for tracking visceral nervous system electrophysiologic patterns. Learn about innovative biomedical signal processing techniques enabling non-invasive monitoring of stomach slow wave patterns. Examine the development of thin, stretchable, wireless biosensor patches embedded in medical adhesives for ambulatory recording of gastric electrophysiology. Investigate how these systems can be combined with novel miniaturized pacing devices to achieve closed-loop neuromodulation of the enteric nervous system. Gain insights into ongoing research exploring the gut-brain axis through concurrent brain and stomach electrophysiologic recordings. Conclude with a discussion on the potential impact of multi-organ physiology research, technology miniaturization, and data science at the intersection of engineering, applied probability, neuroscience, and medicine.