Auckland Bioengineering Institute


Research projects

Physiome Project

Providing a comprehensive framework for modelling the human body using computational methods.

Systems Biology and Cell Modelling Group

Modelling of the molecular pathways that regulate cell behaviour.

CellML

An XML-based language to specify, store, and exchange models of biological systems.

Tissue structure

Capturing 3D images of tissue data in systematic studies of the structure and function of soft biological tissue.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Modelling the spread of electrical activity through the heart chambers using accurate computational techniques.

Cardiac Mechanics

Developing models of heart shape, tissue architecture and mechanical properties to predict mechanical processes.

Cardiac Electromechanics

Linking cellular electrical activation and contraction mechanics to the pumping function of the heart.

Cardiac Metabolism

Using theoretical and experimental techniques to study metabolic compromise during ischaemic events.

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Group

Developing new methods to quantify cardiac function using clinical CMR images.

Lungs and Respiratory System

Developing anatomically- and biophysically-based mathematical models of the pulmonary system.

Modelling the Gastrointestinal System

Computational and mathematical modelling of the gastrointestinal system.

Musculo-skeletal System

Developing an anatomically and biophysically detailed model of the human musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedics

Developing new tools for patient health management, surgery, and surgical training.

Skin

Identifying the dynamic mechanical properties of skin in-vivo over the entire human body.

Immune/Lymphatic system

Simulating the immune response with emphasis on spatial and temporal aspects.

Biomechanics for Breast Imaging

Developing a computational framework to aid the reliable interpretation of mammograms and other imaging methods.

Computational Fluid Mechanics

Developing computational and visualisation methods relevant to fluid motion inside the human body.

Bioinstrumentation Development

Developing a range of novel sensors and instruments to provide new physiological data to aid computational modelling.

Telemetry Group

Developing wireless data acquisition systems for long term monitoring of physiological signals.

Special Sense Organs

Developing anatomically and biophysically based models of the ear and eye to improve training and surgical techniques.

Biomimetics

Creating new technologies through biomimicry.



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