Neurodevices

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Access to R+D Resources

Academic and Clinical Neurostimulation Research Programs

Cleveland+ medical institutions are recognized as premier providers of world-class neurotech healthcare, offering comprehensive medical models for the treatment of a broad array of neurological disorders including: general pediatric neurology and neurosurgery; epilepsy; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s; spinal injury; and stroke.

Neurodevice companies looking to locate and expand their businesses, entrepreneurs seeking fertile ground for innovation or suppliers looking to partner with major health systems can grow in the Cleveland+ region by taking advantage of world-class institutions in neurodevice technology R & D, clinical testing and purchasing, including:

• Case Western University's Neural Engineering Center
• The Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute
• The MetroHealth System's Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio
• The Neurological Institute at University Hospitals of Cleveland
  
  
  

New Regional Initiatives in Neurostimulation R&D

Neurodevice companies can develop market-driven products by working with scientists and engineers at three major collaborative research and commercialization initiatives in Cleveland+, including:

• The Ohio Neurostimulation and Neuromodulation Partnership (ONNP) : a collaboration of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, NDI Medical, Inc. and MetroHealth Medical Center dedicated to the commercialization of neurostimulation technologies that address critical neurological disorders. ONNP has received nearly $16 million in grants from the State of Ohio’s Third Frontier program to develop and market cutting-edge devices for peripheral nerve stimulation, cardiac function, motor function and pelvic control.
• The Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Center : a research consortium established in 1991 that includes the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Medical Center. FES provides innovative options for restoring neurological health and function by developing advanced technologies and integrating them into clinical care through commercial partnerships and professional education.
• The Cleveland Advanced Platform Technology (APT) Center : a partnership between the Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering and the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, established in 2005 as a technical center that designs and builds prototype devices for reducing disability, improving daily functions and enhancing quality of life. Capabilities include circuit and software design; neural interfacing polymer and bioactive material development; rapid prototyping; and system validation and design control.