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Resorbable antibacterial coatings for orthopaedic implants (NDORMS 2024/15)
Bacterial infections associated with orthopaedic implants are complex to treat and can result in severe complications for patients. Read more
Dexamethasone-releasing cochlear implants for fibroblast growth inhibition
Cochlear implants are implanted electronic hearing device designed to produce useful hearing sensations to persons with severe to profound nerve deafness by electrically stimulating nerves inside the inner ear. Read more
3D Printed Dental Implants using Natural Materials
Applications are invited for a 3-year self-funded PhD Studentship starting October 2023. . Project background and aims. Read more
Optimisation of bone and joint cell behaviour on novel orthopaedic metal implant materials: New solutions to joint implants design, manufacture and biological testing. (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Racey)
Testing of novel orthopaedic surfaces for-. Biocompatibility. Antimicrobial activity. Read more
3D printing of drug delivery implants
Additive manufacturing (AM) encompasses a wide range of processes that create structures through deposition or binding of materials in successive layers to produce a 3D object. Read more
Development of bioactive ultrasound-responsive coatings for the prevention and treatment of orthopaedic implant-related infections
Commercial partner: Adler Ortho®. Implant-related orthopaedic infections pose a very significant burden on patients and healthcare systems globally. Read more
Enzyme-responsive peptide hydrogel as in situ forming long-acting drug delivery implants
One of the key issues in the treatment and prevention of disease is that patients struggle to adhere to the complex dosage regimens of therapies, which often require multiple dosing at very specific times each day. Read more
Develop novel biomimetic antibiofilm surfaces for medical implants
It is estimated that biofilm infections cost about $94 billion p.a. in the United States healthcare system. Read more
Development of a physiologically relevant platform to inform clinical practice and limit antimicrobial resistance in orthopaedic implants
The World Health Organisation’s “Global Action Plan (GAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance” emphases awareness, education, and prevention, as well as the need for optimisation of current antimicrobial therapies. Read more
Cancer Engineering : Bone metastases in breast cancer patients
Research Group:
School of Mechanical Engineering
Would you like to learn new skills in mechanical and medical engineering with a focus on multiscale bone biomechanics, 3D printing and advanced computational modelling ? Could you be a future research leader in providing solutions to some of Europe’s most pressing healthcare problems? Do you want to further your career at one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities?. Read more
Biomedical Neuroprosthetics
This PhD will perform research into cutting-edge implantable biomedical devices for the brain – also known as neuroprosthetics. Our implants use an… Read more
3D & 4D PRINTING IN CANCER MANAGEMENT
According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more
Creating novel testing technologies for patient specific fracture fixation devices
Applications are invited for a three year self-funded Postgraduate Research project, to be undertaken at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on biomaterials for orthopaedic implants. . Read more
Revolutionising Connectivity of Medical Wearable Devices: Harnessing Deep Learning to Enhance Network Performance and Sustainability
Introduction. With the promise of unprecedented data speeds, near-zero latency, and ubiquitous connectivity, 6G networks are poised to revolutionize industries ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles. Read more
Developing synergistic strategies by combining bactericidal nanotopography with biophysical stimulation to combat biomaterials associated infections
Biomaterials such as titanium metal and its alloys have been widely used in permanent implants and medical devices to restore or support human functions. Read more
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