OUR MISSION
medicine and engineering combined together
The research activities of the BIOMEC group are focused on the application of engineering methods for the optimization of clinical devices, as well as for the clinical and surgical procedures.
Our goals are achived through experimental analysis of the mechanical properties of biomaterials and biological tissues and computational modelling of biological tissues and structure.
Latest News
New study to measure spinal cord malformations with 3D printing and FEM modeling of force sensors in vivo
This study, published in Nature Materials and in collaboration with the BIOERA research group at DII (University of Padua), the Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) and the University College London (UCL, UK), uses innovative biotechnologies to measure the mechanical forces exerted by the embryo during its development.
See full details in the press review:
New study used 3D-printed sensors to measure spinal cord malformations in embryos – Health Medicine Network
Verso biosensori 3D per studiare le malformazioni congenite – ANSA
Nuove strade per studiare le malformazioni congenite del midollo spinale – LeScienze
Nuove strategie per prevenire le malformazioni congenite del midollo spinale – InSaluteNews
Call for Papers
Multifunctional Bioscaffolds for Biomedical Applications
This Special Issue focuses on some of the main features related to the manufacturing and characterization of multifunctional scaffolds for biomedical applications, including the combination of different polymers or synthetic/biologic materials, the fabrication of biological decellularized matrices, scaffold functionalization through bioactive agents (e.g., peptides, growth factors, and trophic factors), or through nanomaterials (e.g., carbon nanotubes and gold particles).
Call for Papers
Scientific Reports
Biomaterials have allowed us to support or replace biological functions lost to traumatic injury, disease, or aging, and developments in tissue engineering have the potential to greatly improve the lifespan and quality of life among people with various conditions. These interventions might be thought of as making us “bionic” – having our capability or performance augmented or restored.
The Collection “Bionic humans” on Scientific Reports is open for submissions!
Call for Papers
The Second Edition of this Special Issue aims to expand upon the original collection of articles describing the current advances in bioengineering activities in the field of hollow organs functionality, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics and surgery.
