About UCLA Biomimetic Research Lab

The Biomimetic Research Laboratory (BRL) at UCLA is focused on the research of implantable biomimetic microelectronics systems to support both invasive and non-invasive neural/muscle prosthesis applications. Biomimetic systems that mimic biological functionality have a wide range of applications spanning from understanding the highly complex biological systems to treating intractable diseases such as deafness, blindness, and paralysis. We are engaging in the interdisciplinary research where engineers, neuroscientists/biologists, and clinicians are working together to overcome the technical challenges and develop new technology for system integration, miniaturization, efficacy, and safety in biomimetic systems for prosthesis and brain-machine interface.