Stanford University, founded in 1885, is a globally renowned research institution with a strong legacy in innovation and scientific discovery.

In the field of visual prosthetics, the university has made significant contributions through the work of Dr. Daniel Palanker and Dr. EJ Chichilnisky. Dr. Palanker has been instrumental in developing high-resolution retinal prostheses such as PRIMA, aiming to restore sight to individuals with retinal degenerative diseases. Dr. Chichilnisky's research focuses on understanding the retinal circuitry and applying this knowledge to improve the functionality of visual prosthetic devices. Together, their work at Stanford has advanced the field, influencing both the design and effectiveness of modern neuroprosthetic technologies aimed at vision restoration.

Visual Prostheses

• PRIMA

  subretinal

• Stanford Artificial Retina

  epiretinal

Research Groups

• Chichilnisky Lab

  E.J. Chichilnisky

• Palanker Group

  Daniel Palanker