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S4 E4: Can a patch reverse a drug overdose?

S4 E4: Can a patch reverse a drug overdose?

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Wujin Sun joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” 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.

00:00 — A Patch That Could Reverse Overdoses

01:10 — Introducing the iNAL Patch

02:17 — How the Patch Detects Fentanyl and Releases Naloxone

03:17 — Why Overdose Prevention Needs to Work Without a Bystander

04:34 — Protecting Patients Who Need Opioid Pain Relief

05:44 — The Origin of the Research

07:26 — Engineering the Sensor and Drug-Release System

08:33 — How the Patch Controls Naloxone Delivery

10:17 — Testing, Regulation, and the Road to Human Use

11:22 — What a Human-Scale Patch Could Look Like

12:28 — The Vision for Broad Public Access

13:03 — Turning a Lab Innovation Into a Life-Saving Tool

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.


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