CULTURED NEURON PROBE NIH GUIDE, Volume 21, Number 36, October 9, 1992 RFP AVAILABLE: NIH-NINDS-93-02 P.T. 34 Keywords: Prosthetic Device, Neural Neurophysiology Biomaterials BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The Neural Prosthesis Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health, is seeking a contract to determine the feasibility of establishing connections with specific target neuronal populations in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) by developing and evaluating a cultured neuron probe. If successful, the probes will be implanted into a mammalian CNS region and an attempt will be made to demonstrate two-way communication between the linking neurons and the target neurons. Personnel with established expertise in neurophysiology, biomaterials, and microfabrication are required. It is anticipated that one award will be made in May 1993, for a period of three years. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). To receive a copy of the RFP, please submit a written request to the following address, and supply this office with two self addressed mailing labels. All responsible sources will be considered by the agency. The RFP will be issued on or about October 8, 1992 with proposals due on December 7, 1992. Contracting Officer Contracts Management Branch, DEA National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Federal Building, Room 901 7550 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20892 Attention: RFP No. NIH-NINDS-93-02 .
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