Department of Biomedical Engineering 1 article published in JoVE Bioengineering A Neural Implant Design Toolbox for Nonhuman Primates Rachel Iritani1, Tiphaine Belloir1, Devon J. Griggs2, Zachary Ip1, Zada Anderson3, Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad1,2 1Department of Bioengineering, Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington, 2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington, 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University This paper outlines automated processes for nonhuman primate neurosurgical planning based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. These techniques use procedural steps in programming and design platforms to support customized implant design for NHPs. The validity of each component can then be confirmed using three-dimensional (3D) printed life-size anatomical models.
