LOW-COST CONTINUOUS DRUG DELIVERY



Yet-Ming Chiang
Department of Materials Science & Engineering

The effectiveness of parenteral drugs for chronic conditions may be increased by delivery via portable infusion pumps.  The high cost, complexity and size of such systems limit patient and payer acceptance of this kind of therapy.  This project aims to develop a low-cost, compact, disposable, programmable delivery device using advanced materials technology to assist individuals with chronic diseases.