Digital twins for pelvic fracture assessment

The Biomechanics Section (BMe) is a multi-disciplinary institute situated in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We aim to generate new knowledge of the mechanical behaviour, function and organization of cells and tissues and develop innovative solutions to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases and health problems that have a mechanical origin or component at the cell or tissue level. Our division is having a strong expertise in both experimental and numerical analyses of human structure and function. Research topics cover the broad spectrum of length scales present in the human body: from cells to tissues and from organs to the entire body and its interaction with the environment. Research is clustered around four main topics: tissue and implant mechanics, mechanobiology and tissue engineering, surgical systems technology, and rehabilitation and prevention biomechanics. Many projects run in collaboration with clinical partners. The research activities are reflected in the teaching activities of the division, ranging from basic engineering mechanics to dedicated courses in the field of biomedical engineering.

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For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Harry van Lenthe, tel.: +32 16 32 25 95, mail: [email protected].

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