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Graphene oxide added to the composition of the liquid artificial retina: A further step toward clinical trials


Graphene Flagship partner, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, together with IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana – Policlinico San Martino Hospital, has demonstrated that graphene oxide—used for the first time in the ophthalmic field—enhances the liquid artificial retina, increasing light sensitivity and recovery of visual function in advanced stages of retinitis pigmentosa. The study, published in Nature Communications, led to the restoration of electrical activity in the visual cortex, bringing this strategy closer to future clinical trials in humans.

By Graphene Flagship / 13 May 2026
Melexis and Graphenea Accelerate Graphene Biosensor Development
2D-PL / Sensors / Biomedical

Melexis and Graphenea Accelerate Graphene Biosensor Development


Graphenea Semiconductor, a leading graphene foundry company and partner in the Graphene Flagship's 2D Pilot Line project and Melexis, a global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions, announces a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development and evaluation of Melexis’ integrated GFET-on-CMOS platform for advanced biosensing.

By Graphene Flagship / 27 November 2025
Jack Maughan Postdoctoral Researcher in Tissue Engineering & Neural Interfacing @ TCD, RCSI & AMBER Poster Award Winner on sustainable use of graphene Graphene Week 2024
Graphene Week / neuroscience / Graphene / poster awards / Biomedical

Jack Maughan’s Work at the Edge of Graphene and Neuroscience


At the crossroads of cutting-edge materials science and advanced biomedical engineering, Jack Maughan is building tools that could reshape how we treat and interact with the brain. A postdoctoral researcher with a background in nanoscience and tissue engineering, Jack is exploring how graphene-based microneedles can enable next-generation neural interfaces devices that could one day treat neurological disorders, restore movement, and even enhance human-machine communication.

By Graphene Flagship / 23 May 2025