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Comment: 80% the article talks about an invention by the company, seems like article about the company or invention would be more suiting. F.Alexsandr (talk) 23:00, 5 December 2023 (UTC)
Angelique Johnson is an American entrepreneur and innovator in the biotechnology field.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Angelique Johnson began her life in an African-American family in Louisville, Kentucky.[2][3] Johnson demonstrated an early interest for biomedical engineering, leading her to pursue this field in university. Johnson earned her Bachelor’s Degree of Mathematics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and earned her Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, graduating in 2011.[2][4]
Innovation (MEMStim)[edit]
In 2011, Angelique Johnson founded MEMstim, or MicroElectroMechanical Systems for Transdermal Stimulation, to help resolve an unaddressed problem within the neural prosthetics market.[3] Johnson’s MEMStim uses implantable electrodes to target small nerve fiber groups within the body.[5] By providing targeted electrical stimulation to those fiber groups, MEMStim helps to heal and restore lost nerve function affecting the stimulated organs. MEMStim has been tested to resolve hearing loss, vision loss, chronic pain, heart failure, and other issues in users. Traditionally, electrode technology used in medical devices were limited in their size and flexibility.[5] By using microfabrication techniques, Johnson and her team created MEMS-based electrodes that were both smaller and more flexible than the leading products available to users at the time[5]. On top of this, MEMStim electrodes are more biocompatible than any other alternative, consisting of only materials tolerable by the human body. This allows the MEMStim to minimize excess heat generated from the process of stimulating the damaged nerves.[5]
The pain point that Angelique Johnson sought to address entailed the limitations surrounding the existing neural prosthetics. These alternative products largely used electrode leads that were the wrong sizes and were too expensive for the user.[1]. Most neural disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, require extremely precise stimulation of an individual’s neural tissues in order to manage symptoms effectively. MEMStim's electrodes offered a new solution, allowing for more targeted and adaptable neural stimulation[5]
Impact[edit]
MEMStim's electrodes play a crucial role in increasing the accessibility of neural prosthetics for individuals who otherwise would not be able to fit or afford alternative products. Also, MEMStim allows users to pinpoint the damaged nerves for stimulation - a process that was not as precise before Johnson’s innovation.[1]. Johnsons’ technology has been integrated into many different medical devices, ranging from brain stimulators to cochlear implants, consequently revolutionizing the way the medical field approaches neural stimulation therapies[5]
Current status[edit]
Angelique Johnson’s MEMStim continues to be a market-leading product in the field of neuromodulation. The technology used has both endured time and has evolved in the process; Johnson continues to reinvest into ongoing research and development aimed at furthering MEMStim’s capabilities.[1]
MEMStim has received many accolades, some of which include the Pryor-Hale Award and the Williamson Award.[6]
Recognition[edit]
In June 2023, Johnson was featured on an episode of PBS' Connections.[7]
In September 2023, Johnson was named as Amplify Louisville's entrepreneur in residence.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "KY FOUNDERS SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Angelique Johnson". KY Innovation. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ a b "BIO – angelique johnson". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ a b "From The Ground Up: Angelique Johnson Of MEMstim". Louisville Public Media. 2016-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Dorisca, Samantha (June 13, 2023). "Dr. Angelique Johnson Is Making Advances In The Neurotech Sector Through MEMStim and Implantable Devices". AfroTech. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Home". MEMStim, LLC. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "MEMStim takes first prize in the Michigan Business Challenge". Electrical and Computer Engineering. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Connections | Angelique Johnson | Season 18 | Episode 33 | PBS, retrieved 2023-12-05
- ^ Schmidt, Stephen P. (October 19, 2023). "MEMStim founder named as Amplify Louisville's next entrepreneur in residence". KY Inno. Retrieved 2023-12-05.