Stentrode: Tissue Response to Endovascular Stimulation
- Research Opportunity
- PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
- Department
- Medicine and Radiology
- Location
- Royal Melbourne Hospital
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sam John | sam.john@unimelb.edu.au | 03 834 49437 | Personal web page |
| Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/Prof Nicholas Opie | n.opie@unimelb.edu.au | Personal web page | |
| Dr. Brooke Farrugia | brooke.farrugia@unimelb.edu.au |
Summary Tissue response influences the effectiveness of the bioelectric implants. The aim of this project is to evaluate the Acute and chronic histological, macroscopic changes due to endovascular electrical stimulation to the surrounding blood vessels.
Project Details
Tissue responses to stentrode implantation and endovascular stimulation influences the function and effectiveness of the stentrode. In particular, endovascular stimulation can result in both acute and chronic tissue response. However, little is known about the acute and chronic effects of implantation and stimulation on the surrounding blood vessel. It is therefore important to quantify the histological, macroscopic and functional changes that can occur as a result of both stentrode implantation and active electrical stimulation. This project aims to evaluate the acute and chronic tissue responses to endovascular stimulation.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Research Opportunities
PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Students who are interested in joining this project will need to consider their elegibility as well as other requirements before contacting the supervisor of this research
Key Contact
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Department
Research Group / Unit / Centre
The Vascular Bionics Laboratory
Research Node
Royal Melbourne HospitalMDHS Research library
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