The Bioelectronics (BEL) department provides access to a state-of-the-art infrastructure that is unique in France. Our technical ecosystem is dedicated to the design of nanometric probes, the analysis of complex biological signals, and the electrical characterization of bioelectronic interfaces.
🛡️ Cleanroom Facility: A Hub for High-Tech Microfabrication
Located on the Aix-Marseille-Provence campus, our cleanroom is a premier technological platform in the Sud Region. Spanning 700 m² (including Class 100, 1,000, and 10,000 zones), it hosts over 100 pieces of cutting-edge equipment dedicated to R&D and academic training.
Empowering Bioelectronic Research
The BEL department leverages this controlled environment to push the boundaries of medical technology:
- Design & Fabrication
Developing high-performance sensors and actuators, whether implantable or non-invasive. - Flexible Electronics
Utilizing microfabrication and printed electronics to create hybrid, stretchable, and conformable devices (e.g., medical patches, bioresorbable microbatteries). - IoT Integration
Manufacturing organic photovoltaic cells and pressure sensors directly connected to the Internet of Things for real-time patient monitoring.
Our activities benefit from the cleanroom’s equipment pool to design and characterize devices that bridge the gap between human physiology and digital networks.David Moreau
Head of Bioelectronics Department
📦 Micro-PackS Collaborative Platform
Our department has full access to the Micro-PackS platform, a collaborative space dedicated to the final stages of device integration and advanced characterization.
Key capabilities include:
- Micro-packaging prototyping line
Essential for protecting sensitive bio-interfaces. - Printed electronics platform
For large-area and low-cost bio-sensor manufacturing. - Exceptional Resources
Equipped with over €8 million worth of equipment housed in an 800 m² facility, providing a seamless transition from research to industrial-grade prototypes.
🧪 Organic Bioelectronics and Biology Facility
This specialized technical facility (Plateau) offers a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem for bioengineering. It allows researchers to transition from molecular studies to fully functional biological devices.
Our specialized laboratories provide:
- Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Precision preparation and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids. - Microbiology & Immunology
Advanced study of interactions between pathogens and electronic systems. - Cell Culture (L2)
Maintenance and growth of cell lines for biocompatibility, electrophysiology (Patch-clamp), and MEA testing.
Visualizing the Future
BEL members use in vitro live-cell confocal imaging to monitor the behavior and physiology of cells grown on microelectrode arrays made from organic electronic materials.
