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Innovations in Musculosketal Technologies
Imperial MedTech Links Innovations in Musculoskeletal Technologies 26th April
Innovations in Musculoskeletal Technologies is the latest event in the Imperial MedTech Links series. The event showcases the latest work from researchers, clinicians and from industry in the treatment of Musculoskeletal disorders. We will explore a wide range of work including biomaterials, regenerative medicine, technologies for rehabilitation and surgical technologies for orthopaedics.
Date: Friday 26th April, 13:00 - 19:30
Venue: Imperial College London, Royal School of Mines, SW7 2AZ
Agenda:
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Exhibition
14:00 - 14:15 Introduction and Welcome, Professor Anthony Bull
Biomaterials and regenerative medicine for orthopaedics
14:15 - 14:30 Dr Adam Celiz, Tough hydrogels for surgical tissue adhesives
14:30 - 14:45 Dr James Armstrong, Acoustic cell patterning for musculoskeletal tissue engineering.
14:45 - 15:00 Dr Philippa Cann, Biotribology for MSK devices
15:00 - 15:15 Dr Chinmay Gupte, Clinical challenges in biomaterials and regenerative medicine
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee, Exhibition and Networking
Technologies for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
15:45 - 16:10 Dr Lance Rane, Functional electrical stimulation advances
16:10 - 16:30 Dr Eline van der Kruk, Rehabilitation technology for the elderly
Surgical Technologies for Orthopaedics
16:30 - 16:50 Dr Jonathan Jeffers, Additive manufacture enables a new generation of orthopaedic instruments.
16:50 - 17:10 Mr Gareth Jones, A clinical trial of next generation patient specific instrumentation - robotic level accuracy in less than half the time.
17:10 - 17:30 Company presentation, Martin Yaere and Patrick de Klee, Embody Orthopaedics
17:30 - 19:30 Reception and Exhibition.
Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities:
If your company is interested in sponsoring our event or exhibiting your work, products or services please contact Robert Ferguson.
Partnering:
We are keen to help you find research partners during this event and are offering you the opportunity to meet academics, clinicians and company representatives. Please contact Robert Ferguson if you are interested in partnering opportunities.
Registration:
Please register for our event on the following link: MedTech MSK
Further Questions:
Please contact the event organiser:
Robert Ferguson, tel: 020 7594 6371, email: robert.ferguson@imperial.ac.uk
SPONSORS:
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/msk/about-us/