Projects
Physiome Project
The Physiome Project provides a comprehensive framework for modelling the human body using computational methods.
Systems Biology and Cell Modelling Group
Modelling of the molecular pathways that regulate cell behaviour.
CellML
An XML-based language designed to specify, store, and exchange models of biological systems.
Tissue structure
Capturing extended 3D images of tissue and morphological data in systematic serial studies of structure and function of soft biological tissue.
Cardiac electrophysiology
Modelling the spread of electrical activity through the heart chambers using accurate computational techniques.
Cardiac mechanics
Developing models of heart shape, tissue architecture and mechanical properties to predict mechanical processes.
Cardiac electromechanics
Linking cellular events of electrical activation and contraction mechanics to the pumping function of the heart.
Cardiac metabolism
Utilising theoretical and experimental techniques to study metabolic compromise during ischaemic events.
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Group
Develop new methods and indices to quantify cardiac function using clinical CMR images.
Lungs and respiratory system
Developing anatomically- and biophysically- based mathematical models of the pulmonary system.
Modelling the gastrointestinal system
Computational and mathematical modelling of the gastrointestinal system.
Musculo-skeletal system
This project is developing an anatomically and biophysically detailed model of the human musculoskeletal system.
Orthopaedics
Developing new tools for patient health management, surgery, and surgical training.
Skin
Identifying the dynamic mechanical properties of skin in-vivo over the entire human body.
Immune/Lymphatic system
Simulating the immune response, with emphasis on spatial and temporal aspects.
Biomechanics for Breast Imaging
Developing a computational framework to facilitate the reliable interpretation of mammograms and other imaging modalities.
Computational Fluid Mechanics
Developing computational and visualisation methods relevant to fluid motion inside the human body.
Virtual Surgery
Using 3D graphics and computer models to create real time simulators.
CMISS Software Development
Developing software for Continuum Mechanics, Image processing, Signal analysis and System Identification.
Instrumentation Development
The Institute develops a range of novel sensors and instruments to provide new physiological data and facilitate the derivation of computational model parameters.
Telemetry Group
Developing wireless data acquisition systems for long term monitoring of physiological signals.
Special sense organs
Developing anatomically and biophysically based models of the ear and eye to improve training and surgical techniques.
Biomimetics
The Biomimetics Group is committed to the creation of new technology through biomimicry.
Emerging projects
Three new research groups have be set up to investigate the brain and nervous system, the kidney and urinary system, artificial muscles and the vocal system.