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Devices and Biomaterials

A photo from Dr Claire Stanley showing a microfluidic device for visualising fungal interactions. Tiny micron-sized channels confine fungal hyphae (fine threads), allowing us to monitor their interaction with other microbes, as well as hyphal-mediated water distribution at the cellular level.

Professor James Moore Jr, RAEng Chair in Medical Device Design and inventor of FaciliFlow, a novel silicone-based medical device aiming to prevent breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

The Relavent ventilator (formerly known as JAMVENT) is a low-cost, emergency ventilator developed by researchers led by Dr Joseph van Batenburg-Sherwood, which can be built to meet MHRA requirements using generic parts.

In the Department of Bioengineering, we are addressing medical challenges and creating new devices and biomaterials that can transform future clinical practice. Our research spans the whole spectrum of biology, including molecules such as antibodies, antigens, and imaging probes, as well as synthetic cells. We focus on genomic engineering for applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic delivery. Additionally, our work encompasses entire systems and devices, such as implants and medical equipment for surgical interventions, as well as biomedical sensors for biomarker detection and disease monitoring.

We work closely with physicians and scientists from the Faculty of Medicine to identify medical challenges. Together, we build solutions in partnership with experts from the Faculties of Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Business.