Many parts of the body do not effectively self-renew, whether due to aging, disease aetiology, inherent properties of the cells or substantial loss of tissue (as in the case of limb loss or severe burns). This research area explores the capacity for repair, replacement or renewal of these tissues to enable continued function.
Within the Department a range of technologies explore the role of materials (both synthetic and natural) to support tissue replacement, but also the capacity for cells (in particular stem cells) and biologically sourced or biomimetic molecules to support regeneration and repair of tissues. These activities focus on a wide range of applications including implantable neurotechnology (including nerve guides and bionics devices), wound healing, cardiac technologies and prosthetics
Academic staff in this area
Dr Ben Almquist
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Dr Ben Almquist
Bionanotechnology and biomaterials for wound repair and tissue engineering
Professor Anthony Bull
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Professor Anthony Bull
Design and development of ligament, cartilage and meniscus replacement tissues
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Professor Rylie Green
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Professor Rylie Green
Tissue engineered implants for bionics, neurotechnology and cardiac devices
Dr Claire Higgins
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Dr Claire Higgins
Cell therapies for tissue repair, stem cell differentiation, skin and hair follicle regeneration
Dr. Jun Ishihara
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Dr. Jun Ishihara
Protein design and immuno-engineering for development of new regenerative medicine technologies
Dr David Labonte
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Dr David Labonte
Fracture mechanics of biological ceramics
Dr Huai-Ti Lin
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Dr Huai-Ti Lin
Neuromechanics and bio-inspired technologies
Professor James Moore Jr
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Professor James Moore Jr
Cardiovascular and lymphatic biomechanics and device development
Dr Naomi Nakayama
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Dr Naomi Nakayama
Plant regeneration and biomaterials
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Professor Danny O'Hare
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Professor Danny O'Hare
Biocompatible endovascular stents
Dr Nuria Oliva Jorge
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Dr Nuria Oliva Jorge
Hydrogels to promote skin and cartilage regeneration and enable smart drug delivery
Dr Tom Ouldridge
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Dr Tom Ouldridge
Biomolecular systems
Dr Periklis Pantazis
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Dr Periklis Pantazis
Capturing the dynamics of development and disease through cutting-edge live imaging
Professor Molly Stevens
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Professor Molly Stevens
Stem cells, bioactive scaffolds and tissue regeneration