S4 E4: Can a patch reverse a drug overdose?

Podcast: Curious Conversations · Virginia Tech

Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

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...