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Professional Preparation
Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering University of Virginia - 1990
M.S. - Biomedical Engineering University of Virginia - 1988
B.S. - Electrical Engineering University of Illinois - 1984
Research Areas
Research interests involve neural interfaces and neurotechnologies ranging from implantable devices to novel approaches for labile free assays for neuroactive compounds. My work is primarily focused on the development and demonstration of innovative materials that either enhance the coupling with neuronal tissue, show enhanced reliability, and/or reduce the deleterious effects on surrounding biotic environment.
Advances in Implantable Microelectrode Array Insertion and Positioning 2021 - Journal Article
Ruthenium oxide based microelectrode arrays for in vitro and in vivo neural recording and stimulation 2020 - Journal Article
Emerging neurotechnology for antinoceptive mechanisms and therapeutics discovery 2019 - Journal Article
Mechanical considerations for design and implementation of peripheral intraneural devices 2019 - Journal Article
Awards
Invited Journal Referee - American Journal of Physiology, Anesthesiology, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Biophysical Journal, Bioinformatics, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Cancer Research, IEEE Transactions in Biomedical Engineering, Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Biomechanics, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Nature Biotechnology, Journal of Neural Engineering, Journal of Neurophysiology, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, Neurotoxicology, PlosOne, Trends in Biotechnology, etc.
Gold Electrode Award 2016 - [2016]
Speaker for Debate on Neurotechnology for Neuroenhancement - AAAS and the Dana Foundation [2013]
National Chair - Neural Interfaces Conference Steering Committee [2012]
Organizing Committee Member and/or Session Moderator - Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry's (SETAC) 22nd Annual Meeting, Cell and Tissue-Based Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring, Baltimore, MD [2011]
AIMBE Fellow - [2010]
Gold Electrode Award - [2009]
Organizing Committee Member and/or Session Moderator - Brain Pacemakers – a New Era of Hope for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders, Office on Disability, US Department of Health and Human Services and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Neurological Restoration present, session moderator, Washington, DC [2008]
Organizing Committee Member and/or Session Moderator - Neural Interfaces Conference, co-chair, Cleveland, OH [2008]
Organizing Committee Member and/or Session Moderator - Neural Interfaces Conference Steering Committee [2008]
Appointments
Vice President for Research The University of Texas at Dallas [2018–Present]
Richardson, TX
Associate Provost Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Dallas [2015–2018]
Richardson, TX
Professor Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Dallas [2015–Present]
Richardson, TX
Professor Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University [2011–2015]
Fairfax, VA
Founding Chair Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University [2011–2015]
Fairfax, VA
Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, George Mason University [2009–2015]
Fairfax, VA
Program Director Neural Engineering, Extramural Research Program, National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS) [2004–2009]
Bethesda, MD.
Head Laboratory for Biomolecular Dynamics, Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Naval Research Laboratory [2002–2004]
Washington, DC
Materials Research Engineer Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Naval Research Laboratory [1998–2002]
Washington, DC
Visiting Research Assistant Professor Department Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Georgetown University, [1997–1998]
Washington, DC
Presentations
“Exploiting Polymeric Materials for Neural Interface Applications”
2016/05at Neuromodulation: The Science (San Francisco, CA)
“Neurotechnology and Neuroengineering”
2016/10Texas Fresh AIR Grand Challenges in Neuroscience conference (Austin, TX)
“New Advances and Trends in Neural Interfaces”
2016/10at Neurotech Leaders Forum (San Francisco, CA)
2017/02Progress and Challenges, Persh Workshop “The Interface Between Materials and Biology” (Alexandria, VA)
“Label Free Assays for Neural Function Based on Extracellular Recording”
2017/06at Cell Culture and Therapy Conference (Philadelphia, PA)
Additional Information
Hickman, J.J., Pancrazio, J.J. Neuroelectric computational devices and networks, Patent Number 6,654,729, issued: 11/25/2003.
Johnson, L., Scribner, D., Pancrazio, J.J. Microelectronic Cell Electroporation Array, Patent Number 7,521,224, issued: 04/24/2009.
Frewin, C.L., Register, J.J., Saddow, S.E., Pancrazio, J.J., Reyes-Natal, M. USF Ref. No. 14A033 - Technology Title: “Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safe Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)/ Pacemaker Stylus and Lead with Directed Stimulation and Feedback Capabilities”. Date of Disclosure: 3/5/2014.
Dr. Joseph J. Pancrazio, associate provost and professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been named vice president for research for the University.
Effective June 1, the appointment was made after a national search that attracted exceptional candidates, said UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson.
“Dr. Pancrazio has a deep understanding of the issues and opportunities that are critical to maintain and expand a dynamic university research program,” Benson said. “His expertise is especially pertinent when it comes to conducting and overseeing interdisciplinary collaboration, which is one of the hallmarks of the UT Dallas research enterprise. I look forward to working with Dr. Pancrazio as we continue to attract top faculty members into our ranks, graduate highly skilled doctoral students and increase extramural research funding.”
Neurotech Reports editor James Cavuoto said the organization looked at Pancrazio’s academic and research accomplishments, and his impact on the development and maturation of the neurotechnology industry. Neurotechnology is used to understand and influence the brain and nervous system for the purposes of improving health, education and information technology.
“With the significant research infrastructure, collaborative colleagues across multiple disciplines, and exceptional students, I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of bioengineering at UT Dallas — especially in the area of bioelectronics.”
Activities
PhD Thesis Committee Member
Shakil Mohammed, Material Sciences and Engineering, 2016