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Plexon Donates MEA Workstation to Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Plexon, a leading developer of hardware and software for brain and nervous system research, has made a significant donation to Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The company has donated a MEA Workstation, a cutting-edge tool that will enable researchers to study how internal cell layers of the retina process light intensity and color. This donation is part of Plexon's efforts to support scientific research and facilitate collaborations between institutions in the US and China.

Key Takeaways:

  • Plexon has donated a MEA Workstation to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, valued at an undisclosed amount.
  • The MEA Workstation will enable researchers to record and analyze 64 channels of neural signals from the retina in real-time, facilitating research in light processing and retinal prostheses.
  • The donation is part of Plexon's efforts to support scientific research and collaborations between US and Chinese institutions, with a focus on neurotechnology and brain research.
  • Plexon has previously donated six MAP systems to East China Normal University and plans to make further sales in China in the near future.
  • The company has also supported two Chinese conferences on neural interface and control, further solidifying its relationship with China.
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University is known for its interdisciplinary program in biomedical engineering, and this donation is believed to be the first of its kind by a US company to a Chinese university.

Statistics:

  • 64: The number of channels of neural signals from the retina that can be recorded and analyzed in real-time using the MEA Workstation.
  • 6: The number of MAP systems donated by Plexon to East China Normal University.
  • 2: The number of Chinese conferences sponsored by Plexon on neural interface and control.
  • 2005: The year in which Plexon donated six MAP systems to East China Normal University and sponsored the Third International Symposium on Brain Functional Genomics in Shanghai.

Sources:

  • Bizjournals.com (no date)
  • Business Wire (Aug. 21, 2005)
  • Plexon Inc. (www.plexoninc.com)
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (www.sjtu.edu.cn)
  • University of Texas at Dallas (www.utdallas.edu)

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