An electronic band-aid that delivers therapy directly to organs

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May 6, 2025, 1:08 PM

• •A team of biomedical engineers developed a wireless, battery-free thin patch for direct drug delivery to internal organs.
• •The patch, resembling a band-aid, uses micro-nano processing and integrated electronics for drug delivery and organ repair.
• •The device has shown success in treating breast tumors, liver injuries, and monitoring organ repair.
• •The patch can perforate cell membranes to deliver drugs directly, offering feedback for monitoring and identifying disease drivers.

A team of biomedical engineers has created a groundbreaking nanofluid patch, similar to a band-aid, designed to deliver therapeutic drugs directly to internal organs. This wireless, battery-free device utilizes micro-nano processing to create pathways for drug delivery, enabling direct targeting of tumors and assisting with organ repair. The patch attaches directly to the organ, delivering drugs to individual cells and providing feedback for monitoring treatment efficacy. Successfully tested in treating breast tumors and liver injuries, the patch also helps monitor organ repair and identify disease drivers.

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