S4 E4: Can a patch reverse a drug overdose?

<p>Wujin Sun joined <a href="https://www.research.vt.edu/news/podcast.html"><u>Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations”</u></a> to talk about a device he’s working on that will automatically detect opioid overdoses and administer life-saving medication. He explained how the device works, the motivations behind it, and the need for an intervention that doesn’t require a bystander’s assistance.</p><p>00:00 — A Patch That Could Reverse Overdoses</p><p>01:10 — Introducing the iNAL Patch</p><p>02:17 — How the Patch Detects Fentanyl and Releases Naloxone</p><p>03:17 — Why Overdose Prevention Needs to Work Without a Bystander</p><p>04:34 — Protecting Patients Who Need Opioid Pain Relief</p><p>05:44 — The Origin of the Research</p><p>07:26 — Engineering the Sensor and Drug-Release System</p><p>08:33 — How the Patch Controls Naloxone Delivery</p><p>10:17 — Testing, Regulation, and the Road to Human Use</p><p>11:22 — What a Human-Scale Patch Could Look Like</p><p>12:28 — The Vision for Broad Public Access</p><p>13:03 — Turning a Lab Innovation Into a Life-Saving Tool</p><p>Sun is an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research interests include cell and biomaterial engineering, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and precision medicine.</p><p><br></p>