Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Research projects
Providing a comprehensive framework for modelling the human body using computational methods.
Modelling of the molecular pathways that regulate cell behaviour.
Capturing 3D images of tissue data in systematic studies of the structure and function of soft biological tissue.
Modelling the spread of electrical activity through the heart chambers using accurate computational techniques.
Developing models of heart shape, tissue architecture and mechanical properties to predict mechanical processes.
Linking cellular electrical activation and contraction mechanics to the pumping function of the heart.
Using theoretical and experimental techniques to study metabolic compromise during ischaemic events.
Developing new methods to quantify cardiac function using clinical CMR images.
Developing anatomically- and biophysically-based mathematical models of the pulmonary system.
Computational and mathematical modelling of the gastrointestinal system.
Developing an anatomically and biophysically detailed model of the human musculoskeletal system.
Simulating the immune response with emphasis on spatial and temporal aspects.
Developing a computational framework to aid the reliable interpretation of mammograms and other imaging methods.
Developing computational and visualisation methods relevant to fluid motion inside the human body.
Developing a range of novel sensors and instruments to provide new physiological data to aid computational modelling.
Developing wireless data acquisition systems for long term monitoring of physiological signals.
Developing anatomically and biophysically based models of the ear and eye to improve training and surgical techniques.
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