Medical electronics

Terabotics

Our researchers are investigating whether a kinder form of radiation known as T-rays could be used to image and treat patients with skin or bowel cancer

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Two academics demonstrate medical technology equipment in the Storm Lab at the University of Leeds
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Patented ultrasound platform

Our researchers have developed patented hardware for better cardiac imaging and chemotherapy drug release

Patented ultrasound platform
Researchers demonstrate the patented ultrasound platform
Patented ultrasound platform

Bionanotechnology

Bionanotechnology is one of six major research themes at the University's Bragg Centre for Materials research

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Bragg Centre for Materials Research
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Medical electronics

Our pioneering research in the medical applications of electronics is creating technology to transform the future of healthcare.

Professor Steve Freear, Director of Research and Innovation

Our cutting edge facilities and the interdisciplinary environment across the University makes the School an outstanding place to advance medical technology. Expertise within the School puts Leeds at the forefront of research in a wide range of medical fields from cancer care and pregnancy outcomes to surgical robotics and ultrasound developments, where medical electronics can make a real difference to society.

Creating impact through research

Dr Virginia Pensabene in bioelectronics Organ-on-chip technology will improve pregnancy outcomes

Organ-on-chip technology will improve pregnancy outcomes

Dr Virginia Pensabene is developing organ-on-chip technology with the aim of improving the efficacy and success rate of IVF procedures and preventing future fertility problems.

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Professor Pietro Valdastri Robotic technology to transform colonoscopy and surgery

Robotic technology to transform colonoscopy and surgery

Professor Pietro Valdastri and his team are pioneering a new design of endoscope that uses a magnetic capsule with built-in imaging capability to enable faster, painless, low-cost investigations.

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Professor Steve Freear, ultrasonics Ultrasound systems for better imaging and cancer treatment

Ultrasound systems for better imaging and cancer treatment

Professor Steve Freear and his team have developed a patented hardware platform for better cardiac imaging and chemotherapy drug release.

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Christoph Walti and equipment New technology will help GPs to diagnose bacterial infections

New technology will help GPs to diagnose bacterial infections

Professor Christoph Walti is developing a desktop device that will enable GPs to easily distinguish between bacterial and viral infections, to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

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James McLaughlan Robotics, nanoparticles and ultrasound will treat cancer

Robotics, nanoparticles and ultrasound will treat cancer

Dr James McLaughlan is leading new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers to combat head and neck cancer with treatment which could banish chemotherapy.

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Dr Paolo Actis Nano-needles provide insight into cancer cell growth

Nano-needles provide insight into cancer cell growth

Nano surgery using needles the width of a molecule of DNA, could help surgeons and cell biologists unravel the mystery of why some cancer cells resist chemotherapy.

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