Steve Colbern

Steve Colbern is a materials scientist and chemist with over two decades of professional experience in nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes, sol-gel chemistry, and controlled atmosphere processing. A UCLA graduate, Colbern founded Neutron Star Nano Technology and has become one of the UFO field's leading authorities on the physical analysis of alleged extraterrestrial implants through rigorous chemical and materials-science methodology.

Partnership with Dr. Roger Leir

Colbern's entry into UFO implant research came unexpectedly in the early 2000s when he discovered a small, foreign object embedded in his own toe. Seeking a medical solution, he consulted Dr. Roger Leir, the renowned podiatric surgeon and abduction researcher who had pioneered implant extraction protocols. This led to Colbern becoming the fifteenth documented patient in Leir's case studies—designated "Patient 15" in Leir's numbering system. Rather than simply ending at extraction, Colbern's scientific background led him to offer his expertise for analysis of the removed object and those from Leir's other patients.

From 2008 until Leir's death in 2014, Colbern served as the principal laboratory analyst for Leir's implant research program, conducting chemical and structural analysis on seventeen suspected alien implants extracted from different abductees over Leir's career. Colbern attended the final three implant removal surgeries personally, gaining direct observational experience with extraction procedures and specimen handling protocols. This intimate partnership bridged the gap between clinical medical observation and rigorous scientific analysis, lending credibility to implant research often dismissed by mainstream academia.

Nanotechnology Findings

Colbern's most significant contribution has been applying nanotechnology expertise to implant analysis. His research discovered that the alleged implants contained complex nano-structures including carbon nanotubes and other engineered materials arranged at the nanometer scale—orders of magnitude smaller than conventional manufacturing. These findings suggested the objects represented a technological sophistication far exceeding current terrestrial nanotechnology capabilities.

Patient 17's implant, one of Colbern's most thoroughly analyzed specimens, reportedly contained 36 distinct elemental compounds, many of which are not traditionally associated with natural ore deposits or conventional industrial manufacturing on Earth. The implant's structural arrangement suggested intentional engineering for purposes Colbern could not definitively determine, though potential theories included biological monitoring, communication, or data collection.

Continuing Research and Methodology

Following Leir's passing, Colbern continued his implant research through affiliation with the Close Encounter Research Organization (CERO), where he applies Leir's detection protocols to screen self-identified abductees. Using scientific instruments originally developed by Leir, Colbern has conducted approximately 400 independent scans on individuals reporting alien contact experiences, searching for implants, anomalous metallic objects, or unusual biological markers consistent with extraterrestrial intervention.

His methodology combines portable detection equipment with chemical analysis of any discovered anomalies, attempting to determine whether objects represent conventional medical implants (such as medical-grade titanium or standard surgical materials) or more exotic compositions. Colbern has become particularly focused on distinguishing genuine anomalies from natural mineral formations, medical debris, or misidentified conventional objects.

Media Presence and Public Engagement

Since the mid-2010s, Colbern has maintained an active media presence, discussing his findings on major UFO platforms including Coast to Coast AM, Wendy's Coffeehouse Curious, and the Beyond Contact podcast. His appearances typically focus on specific implant cases, the properties of discovered nano-structures, and the broader implications of sophisticated foreign objects recovered from abductees' bodies. His scientific credentials and hands-on laboratory experience lend him particular authority when discussing the technical aspects of implant composition.

Colbern published "Alien Implants: Patient 17," documenting his most detailed case study, making his work accessible to both UFO research communities and those curious about the intersection of nanotechnology and alleged extraterrestrial contact. The work represents one of the most thorough scientific analyses of alleged alien hardware conducted outside institutional research settings.