On November 1st the joint project “Neuromodulation of peristalsis to support digestion” (NEPTUN) started under the direction of inomed Medizintechnik GmbH. In collaboration with the project partners “Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH”, “Scientific and Medical Institute NMI” and the “University Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery” at the “Medical Faculty of Tübingen”, inomed will investigate innovative solutions to eliminate digestive dysfunctions on the basis of electrical stimulation within the next three years. The project volume amounts to 2.3 million euros and will be sponsored with 1.5 million euros from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in the Health Research Framework Programme of the health economics area of action. The research in the NEPTUN project forms the basis for product developments to increase the quality of life of persons affected.
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