Peter Molnar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Nanoscience Technology Center and Biomolecular Science Center, University of Central Florida

Phone: (407) 625 5700
E-mail: pmolnar@mail.ucf.edu
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~pmolnar/

Projects

Engineered Neuronal Networks
In Vitro Stretch Reflex Arc
Action Potential Shape Analysis
Cell-Electrode Interface
Cardiac Myocyte Biocompatibility
3D Neuronal Cultures

My primary interest is the study of the behavior, physiology and pathophysiology of neuronal systems. In contrast to the reductionist approach, I am interested to create simple functional biological systems from dissociated cells and study the process of their integration and their interactions. I am using these engineered biological systems to develop high-throughput functional pharmacological screening methods, novel in vitro functional disease models and to integrate biological components with silicon structures and MEMS devices for tissue engineering, toxin detection or for robotics.