Current situation: Every year, an estimated 1 in 9 pregnancies are born preterm because the fetal membranes (FM) spontaneously rupture too early. This condition is called preterm premature rupture of…
Read moreLife-long medical conditions and disabilities associated with preterm birth could be prevented with a new bioengineering approach led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Bioengineers from SEMS…
Read moreThis project will develop a device that can monitor the amount of water a patient has consumed (hydration) and compare to the amount water that is lost (dehydration). This novel…
Read moreThere is a strong clinical need for tissue replacement in infants and children. Most tissue and organ engineering efforts are targeted at adult patients, who suffer from tissue loss because…
Read moreCartilage covers the surface of joints preventing damage to soft tissues whilst supporting the body’s weight during movement and exercise. However, the structure and function of cartilage is often damaged…
Read moreScientists at the Institute of Bioengineering have been testing the latest Google Glass technology for teaching concepts in bioengineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Queen Mary University of London.…
Read moreOsteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful condition that affects the cartilage tissue lining the knee joints in both the young and ageing population. There are drugs available to control the…
Read morePre-term premature rupture of the fetal membranes (PPROM) occurs commonly after amniocentesis and fetoscopic surgery. However, membrane healing is poor making attempts to seal the defect ineffective. Intra-amniotic infusion with…
Read moreCollaborators: Keith Turner (Learnexx 3D), Prof Peter McOwan (QMUL). The Virtual Science Lab is an interactive teaching aid that encourages students to experience real-life lessons in academic practice and transferable…
Read moreThere is an urgent demand for long-term solutions to improve osteoarthritis treatment in the ageing population. There are drugs that control pain but none that stop the progression of the…
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