Duke University · Biomedical EngineeringNerveWave Innovations
Warren M. Grill · Durham, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Warren Grill's lab at Duke University focuses on developing advanced electrical methods to block nerve conduction, especially targeting small nerve fibers involved in pain and autonomic dysfunction. The research aims to optimize electrical waveforms and electrode designs to improve the precision and efficiency of nerve block techniques for clinical applications. This work has potential implications for treating conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and chronic pain management.
nerve conduction blockbioelectronicspain managementelectrical stimulationautonomic dysfunction
Research Aims
3AIM 01Optimize waveform and electrode geometry for energy efficiency and specificity in nerve conduction block.
AIM 02Test the effectiveness of optimized nerve block techniques in small animal models.
AIM 03Evaluate physiological responses to nerve block in larger animal models to ensure translational viability.
Skills the Lab Values
electrical stimulation techniquesanimal modelsin vivo testingsignal processingelectrode designcomputational modelingdata analysis in MATLABphysiological measurementsprogramming for biomedical applications
Output against the department
Publications496top 16% of dept.97th of 595
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Citations21ktop 15% of dept.90th of 595
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