Biomedical Technology

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Biomedical Technology

Our purpose

Biomedical technology drives the development of new research techniques, discovery of personalised treatments, improved recovery time and decreased risk of complications from surgery, and cost savings for health and care systems. To achieve these goals, we must have a detailed understanding of how our bodies react and interact with sophisticated interventions.

Dr Jonathan Lippiat, Research Pillar Lead, School of Biomedical Sciences

Our research

Our research focuses on biomedical technology, from the structure and function of molecules up to the engineering of whole new tissues.

This new knowledge underpins how we can treat diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, and regenerate and replace joints and tissues.

No single field of science can provide complete explanations for how we function, or why disease takes a hold.

That’s why we collaborate with researchers across biology, chemistry, medicine, and engineering to innovate and create new treatments and diagnostics.

Examples of our research

New ways to replace damaged human tissues

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Research into KCNT1-related epilepsy

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Award-winning hydro-gel research

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Completing the myosin cycle with Cryo-EM

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High resolution imaging using transient binders

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