PROJECTS
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
3 RESEARCH THEMES
- Imaging
- Biomaterials
- Biodevices
Theme #1: Medical imaging
PIs – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, CIs – Kumar, Feng, Kim, Q Li, Postdoc – Lei Bi;
1.Clinical data
2.Novel segmentation, visualisation and modelling algorithms
3.Supporting diagnosis and surgical planning
4.Improved diagnosis and postsurgical outcomes
Example image and rendering of tumour
Theme #2: Biomaterials
PIs – Allegra, Osseointegration, Peter Brehm, CIs – Berndt, Ivanova, Dunstan, Nisbet, Q Li, J Li, Williams, Postdoc – Zufu Lu;
1.Development of novel ceramic materials for MSK applications
2.Novel fabrication technologies including 3D printing ceramics
3.Antimicrobial ceramic materials
4.Development of plasma spraying surface modification technologies for orthopaedic applications
5.Novel quick release orthopaedics
Progress made printing 3D ceramics
Theme #3: Biodevices
PIs – Osseointegration, CIs – McEwan, Chandrawati, Postdoc – Truong;
1.Develop implantable sensor and stimulation system
2.monitor rehabilitation and implant failure
3.indicate factors that influence the healing process such as osteoporosis, implant fatigue, wear, and mechanical stimulation
4.optimise patient health and surgical outcomes
9 Projects
Project #1: Deep neural networks for omni-modality MSK image analysis
Investigators: Kumar, Feng, Kim, Fulham (RPA), ICPD1, ICHDR1
Project #2: Advanced 3D visualisation of MSK imaging
Investigators: Kim, Feng, Kumar, Fulham (RPA), ICPD1, ICHDR2
Project #3: Novel 3D-printed scaffolds to promote spinal fusion
Investigators: Zreiqat, Dunstan, Roohani-Esfahani, J. Li, Sadeghpour (Allegra), ICPD1, ICPD2, ICHDR3
Project #4: Bioactive ceramic coatings with antimicrobial properties to increase orthopaedic implant longevity
Investigators: Zreiqat, Dunstan, Berndt (SUT), Kappelt (Peter Brehm), Al Muderis (Osseointegration), Sadeghpour (Allegra), ICPD2, ICHDR4, ICHDR5 (SUT
Project #5: Quick-release, fail-safe connector between osseointegration implants and artificial limbs
Investigators: J. Li, Al Muderis (Osseointegration), ICPD2, ICHDR6
Project #6: Optimisation of bone scaffolds by design of pore geometry to modulate permeability and diffusivity
Investigators: Roohani-Esfahani, Q. Li, Sadeghpour (Allegra), ICPD2, ICHDR7
Project #7: Implantable biosensors to monitor and stimulate tissue regeneration
Investigators: Zreiqat, McEwan, Chandrawati, Al Muderis (Osseointegration), ICPD3, ICHDR8, ICHDR9
Project 8: Smart dressings to diagnose, stimulate and monitor musculoskeletal tissue
Investigators: McEwan, Chandrawati, Rutkove (Harvard), Smith (Ti2 Medical), ICPD3, ICHDR10
Project 9: Computational modelling and biomechanics for implant design
Investigators: Q. Li, Kim, McEwan, ICPD1, ICPD3, ICHDR11, ICHDR12
BASIC FACTS
Tel: 0061 2 9114 4607
Email: artcibe@sydney.edu.au
@2020 ARC Centre for Innovative BioEngineering
Level 4, J07
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney
Darlington NSW 2008
Australia