CAREER: Battery-powered wireless bandages for personalized wound care — NSF Award to North Carolina State University (NC, $521,506
Chronic wounds represent a significant global health burden characterized by high healthcare expenditures, elevated amputation risks, and increased mortality. Current diagnostic methods rely on subjective visual assessments, frequently resulting in delayed or inaccurate clinical interventions. While smart bandages inte
| Award title | CAREER: Battery-powered wireless bandages for personalized wound care |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2543990 |
| Awardee | North Carolina State University |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Amount obligated | $521,506 |
| Principal investigator | Amay Bandodkar |
| Program | CSCS: Circuits and Systems for |
| Start date | 04/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Chronic wounds represent a significant global health burden characterized by high healthcare expenditures, elevated amputation risks, and increased mortality. Current diagnostic methods rely on subjective visual assessments, frequently resulting in delayed or inaccurate clinical interventions. While smart bandages integrated with battery-powered sensors that monitor wounds have been developed, clinical translation is hindered due to their bulkiness and reliance on potentially toxic materials. Th |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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