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Repairing the fetal membrane with biomaterial technology

By Tina Chowdhury September 23, 2017 Research

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…

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SMART device to monitor hydration in sports people

By Tina Chowdhury September 1, 2016 Research

This 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…

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Using stem cells to help babies

By Tina Chowdhury May 8, 2015 Research

There 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…

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Catching osteoarthritis early

By Tina Chowdhury January 20, 2015 Research

Cartilage 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…

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Teaching science the techi way

By Tina Chowdhury November 9, 2014 Research

Scientists 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.…

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Preventing osteoarthritis with exercise and CNP

By Tina Chowdhury November 1, 2014 Research

Osteoarthritis (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…

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New therapy to heal the amniotic membrane and prevent pre-term births

By Tina Chowdhury October 31, 2014 Research

Pre-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…

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QMUL Virtual Science Lab

By Tina Chowdhury October 11, 2014 Research

Collaborators: 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…

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Galectin 9 rebuilds cartilage

By Tina Chowdhury October 8, 2014 Research

There 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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Matrix fragments damage cartilage and cause osteoarthritis

By Tina Chowdhury October 8, 2014 Research

Conditions such as osteoarthritis cause the destruction and loss of the cartilage tissue which lines the joints such as the knee and hip. Cartilage loss can be affected by a…

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From the blog

  • SSC 2017 with Prof Brian Cox
  • The Bioengineering Experience is in its third year
  • Barts and QMUL STEM – watch the film
  • Joints in Space
  • Imperial Festival
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Looking forward to celebrating the bioengineering experience @QMUL Festival of Ideas with “Engineer the story”… https://t.co/GWKEoJFKw2
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- 3 days ago

Celebrating fours years of the bioengineering experience with @fromthepark funded by @EngageQM https://t.co/YbcNAET4X6
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- 3 days ago

Good luck to @DWB92 for today's @LondonMarathon raising @PpromAwarenessU funds for @SparksCharity
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- 9 days ago

Looking forward to exploring sea snails @FossilFestival. Possible adhesive materials for repairing fetal membranes… https://t.co/vR1I2WIH7v
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- 9 days ago

RT @newscientist: New technologies are revolutionising our understanding of fertility, pregnancy, and miscarriage. But they come with a dar…
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