Northwestern University Develops Implantable 'Living Pharmacy' to Produce Drugs Inside Body
March 28, 2026
March 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrep) -- Northwestern University researchers have developed a medical device that integrates engineered drug-producing cells with bioelectronics to create a living pharmacy capable of treating chronic conditions inside the U.S. patient.
Jonathan Rivnay, professor of biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering at Northwestern University, stated that the platform, known as HOBIT, allows for the steady delivery of multiple therapies simultaneous . . .
Jonathan Rivnay, professor of biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering at Northwestern University, stated that the platform, known as HOBIT, allows for the steady delivery of multiple therapies simultaneous . . .