Reconstruction of biological functions: novel implant concepts for cardiovascular, ophthal-mologic and otolaryngologic applications

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering

Grabow Niels¹  Schmitz Klaus-Peter² 

[1] Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, F.-Barnewitz-Str. 4, 18119 Rostock, Germany;Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, and Institute for ImplantTechnology and Biomaterials e.V., F.-Barnewitz-Str. 4, 18119 Rostock, Germany;

关键词: implant;    stent;    scaffold;    heart valve;    venous valve;    pacemaker;    electrode;    lead;    intraocular lens;    drug depot;    local drug delivery;    cataract;    glaucoma;    presbyopia;    eustachian tube;    cochlea;   

DOI  :  10.1515/cdbme-2017-0162

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Biomedical engineering innovations towards the reconstruction of biological functions seek to improve the quality of patients’ lives. The coordinated research project “RESPONSE – Partnership for Innovation in Implant Technology” (BMBF program Twenty20 – Partnership for Innovation, 2014 - 2021) is focusing on the development of novel concepts for (i) cardiovascular scaffolds, glaucoma and ENT stents, (ii) transcatheter heart valves and venous valves, (iii) polymeric implants and polymer/drug formulations. Current clinical paradigm shifts, fostered by the progress in implant technology and a growing global demand, frame the background for the joint research efforts of academia and industry in the RESPONSE consortium.

【 授权许可】

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