Bioengineering Endovascular Prostheses with Proactive Biocompatibility

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1033079

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Metallic cardiovascular implants, such as stents, used in the treatment of heart disease are not compatible with blood. They cause inflammation at the site of implantation and increase the risk of blood clots forming. We have developed a unique method of binding bioactive protein layers to the surface of metal alloys, and shown a significant improvement in their compatibility. Stents coated using our technology stand to dramatically improve the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $627,950.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomaterials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cardiovascular disease | endothelial cells | implant design | thrombosis | vascular biology

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