Approximately 7% of elderly men have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and AAA rupture usually results in death. This research aims to improve the limitations in AAA risk assessment. Currently, the maximum diameter determines if the aneurysm is at risk of rupture. However, many small AAAs rupture and 75% of larger ones never burst. Using computer models generated from medical imaging can substantially improve the understanding of rupture risk, therefore, saving lives and reducing health care co ....Approximately 7% of elderly men have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and AAA rupture usually results in death. This research aims to improve the limitations in AAA risk assessment. Currently, the maximum diameter determines if the aneurysm is at risk of rupture. However, many small AAAs rupture and 75% of larger ones never burst. Using computer models generated from medical imaging can substantially improve the understanding of rupture risk, therefore, saving lives and reducing health care costs.Read moreRead less
Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and costly complication associated with Diabetes. Current treatments are only modestly effective in promoting healing, and in many cases amputation is necessary. Through this project we will develop a new treatment strategy that involves the combination of adult stem cells and powerful signal molecules to promote robust diabetic foot ulcer repair.
Our overall objective is to significantly improve the efficacy and efficiency of image-guided neurosurgery for brain tumours by including realistic computation of brain deformations, based on a biomechanical model, in a system to improve intra-operative visualisation, navigation and monitoring. The system will create an augmented reality visualisation of the intra-operative configuration of the patient’s brain merged with high resolution pre-operative imaging data.
Electric Field Manipulation For Targeted Neural Excitation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$545,135.00
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate innovative techniques for steering current to enhance existing and assist in the development of new neurostimulation strategies.