Coordinator
Research groups
- TICs and Emotions
- Applied Biomechanics
- Signal Interpretation
- Wireless Technologies, Security and e-Health
- Biomaterials
- Power Electronics
- Smart Environments
- Ergonomics
- Cognitive Systems
- Mechanobiology
- Tissue Microenvironment
- Laser Technologies
- Physiotherapy
Many rare diseases cause chronic health problems or are even life-threatening. The impact on the quality of life of affected patients, of whom many are children, is significant. To date, a limited but increasing number of so-called orphan drugs (drugs for rare diseases) are reaching patients.
However, the majority of rare diseases are still without any effective treatment. The development of novel human systems for drug discovery therefore represents a major public health priority. Microfluidic technology-based “Organs-on-a-chip” represents a powerful tool for investigating rare disease mechanisms and testing new drug and treatment due to their ability to mimic tailored micro-environment architecture inspired by organ-level functions in vivo.
Projects
Argira is a system that generates information of great relevance for the generation of knowledge in the changes of different aquatic environments (seas, lakes, estuaries, etc.), in particular to measure temperature, pressure
In silico three-dimensional modeling of the interaction between tumor cells and mesenchymal stem cells in a BioMicrogel Extracellular Matrix
Cell culture is a complex process that involves stimuli, cell-cell and cell-matrix interaction. The minimal variation of these parameters, which are correlated with each other, can alter the lineage and cell viability.
Computational biomechanics and bioengineering 3D printing to develop a personalized regenerative biological ventricular assist device to provide lasting functional support to damaged hearts
3D printing to restore a damaged heart
The objective of this Project is to model the psychophysiological response of subjects exposed to hyperbaric environments, identifying the physiological parameters that better characterize this response. This will allow, in the near future, an early identification of dysfunctional psychophysiological states that can be risky for the health of the subjects.
By developing biological ventricular assist devices (BioVADs), BRAV3 will bring a quantum leap in regenerative medicine and its translation towards the clinic, as well as impact the development of novel medical technologies whilst greatly advancing our knowledge on human heart development.
Configuración y optimización autónomas de redes de seguridad pública basadas en LTE
The objective of the project is the design of efficient mechanisms for (re) configuration, and / or autonomous optimization or with minimal supervision of network deployments in the event of failure, congestion and changes in service needs and network capacity of the operators .
In vitro characterization and in vitro/in vivo simulation of the effect of hypoxia and drug dosis in glioblastoma growth
The in vitro and in silico study of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumor is proposed.
Accelerating Innovation in Microfabricated Medical Devices
The overall goal of Moore4Medical is to accelerate innovation in electronic medical devices.
The project is expected to make major scientific contributions to depression monitoring, to the characterization and interpretation of ANS from the joint analysis of physiological signals, and to daily-life ANS monitoring.
In this project, several of the main technological challenges in relation to these arrhythmias are addressed
PRedictive In-silico Multiscale Analytics to support cancer personalized diaGnosis and prognosis, Empowered by imaging biomarkers
PRIMAGE will address the study of two types of pediatric cancer that have a high mortality and therapeutic complexity: neuroblastoma and diffuse glioma of the brainstem.
Advanced and versatile PRInting platform for the next generation of active Microfluidic dEvices
PRIME will reduce the gap between microfluidics and non-specialized laboratories and end users, allowing the diffusion and penetration of the technology in various fields of application, as well as its geographical expansion to areas where large equipment is difficult to transport or resources they are scarce
Remote Assessment of Disease and Relapse in Central Nervous System Disorders
The project aims to develop new ways of monitoring major depressive disorder, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis using wearable devices and smartphone technology.
Biomechanical evaluation of Lapidus plates and decision support system in flatfoot surgery in adults
This project aims at providing a comprehensive characterization of cardiac changes induced by the mentioned highly prevalent CVDs as well as by physiological aging and non-cardiac diseases/conditions associated with increased cardiovascular risk.