The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers
Thesis (S.M.M.O.T.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Management of Technology Program, 2005.
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| author | Dutt, Anindita, 1971- |
| author2 | Edward B. Roberts, Robert S. Langer and Mriganka Sur. |
| author_facet | Edward B. Roberts, Robert S. Langer and Mriganka Sur. Dutt, Anindita, 1971- |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/335552019-04-11T01:24:43Z The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers Dutt, Anindita, 1971- Edward B. Roberts, Robert S. Langer and Mriganka Sur. Management of Technology Program. Management of Technology Program. Management of Technology Program. Thesis (S.M.M.O.T.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Management of Technology Program, 2005. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-122). NeuroBioChip Device is a programmable, biocompatible, biodegradable, polymer matrix which allows the growth and programming of donor neurons. It creates a microenvironment conducive for neuronal outgrowth and promises a novel cure for neurological disorders caused by localized sites of brain damage, such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and spinal injury. This chip is being researched in the MIT laboratories of Drs. Robert Langer and Mriganka Sur. My thesis addresses the challenges and possible strategies in commercializing this technology. The need for this treatment was evaluated in the context of current therapies available for the treatment of relevant neurological disorders. Extensive field interviews were conducted. Among other factors, the varying clockspeeds between different components of the device, the unsustainable cost structure and the emerging status of complementary technologies suggested that the development of the therapy is best pursued in collaboration with a large biopharmaceutical or medical device firm. by Anindita Dutt. S.M.M.O.T. 2006-07-31T15:12:12Z 2006-07-31T15:12:12Z 2005 2005 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33555 63272900 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 122 leaves 7264217 bytes 7269314 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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| title | The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| title_full | The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| title_fullStr | The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| title_full_unstemmed | The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| title_short | The potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| title_sort | potential commercialization of neuronal replacement therapy using smart polymers |
| topic | Management of Technology Program. |
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