Camilo Botia

Dr. Camilo Diaz-Botia is a highly experienced neural engineer and the Director of Electrode Development at NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation. Here are some key points about his background and expertise:

Education

• Dr. Diaz-Botia earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
• He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the joint program at the University of California Berkeley and the University of California San Francisco.124

Professional Experience

• Before joining NeuroOne, Dr. Diaz-Botia worked at Neuralink Corp., where he led and mentored the process engineering team. Under his direction, the team developed novel processes for integrating thin film neural probes with brain machine interface systems using unique microfabrication processes.124

Research and Expertise

• During his graduate studies, Dr. Diaz-Botia conducted research on microfabricated thin film neural interfaces for chronic implants. He developed electrocorticography arrays with silicon carbide, a material suitable for long-term performance in harsh environments, and electrode arrays for minimally invasive subcortical recordings.124

Publications

• He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles published in journals such as Journal of Neural Engineering, Neuron, and Lab-on-a-Chip.124

Role at NeuroOne

• At NeuroOne, Dr. Diaz-Botia is responsible for leading the development of thin film electrode technology. His expertise is crucial in advancing NeuroOne’s goal of bringing high-definition, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic devices to patients, particularly those suffering from neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and essential tremors.134

His experience and knowledge in the design and development of implantable thin film electrodes are expected to significantly contribute to NeuroOne’s mission of improving patient outcomes and reducing procedural costs.