Project description
Dissecting the mechanobiology of the Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the body and connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. In 50 % of the cases, injury or rupture of this tendon does not heal efficiently and may lead to problems in walking and running. The key objective of the EU-funded TENDON_MECHBIO project is to understand how the Achilles tendon responds to mechanical load. Researchers will combine experimental data and an in silico approach to generate a model that can predict the biomechanical behaviour of the Achilles tendon under different circumstances. The TENDON_MECHBIO-generated platform will serve as a tool for the design of solutions for managing tendon injuries.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-COG - Consolidator GrantHost institution
LUNDS UNIVERSITET
Net EU contribution
€ 2 002 622,00
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Non-EU contribution
€ 0,00
Region
Södra Sverige Sydsverige Skåne län
Beneficiaries (1)
LUNDS UNIVERSITET
Sweden
Net EU contribution
€ 2 002 622,00
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Non-EU contribution
€ 0,00
Region
Södra Sverige Sydsverige Skåne län