Case Studies from 2011: Healthcare Technologies

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A set of case studies which highlight some of the research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in 2011.

MyCare – the ‘card’ that could save your life
It looks like a credit card…it slips into a wallet or purse…but it could mean the difference between life and death in a medical emergency.

Bioengineering: Helping humans repair themselves
Tissue Regenix, a spin-out company specialising in human tissue regeneration products, believes its cutting-edge technology could revolutionise medicine.

How the bones of our ancestors could help treat modern back pain
The unlikely combination of old human bones and the latest computer modelling techniques are being used to develop new ways of treating chronic back pain. It is the first time old bones have been used in this way.

New spinal implant to help people with paraplegia
Engineers have developed a new type of microchip muscle stimulator implant that will enable people with paraplegia to exercise their paralysed leg muscles.

EPSRC is a part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) partnership of research councils.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx6m3

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