Objective The principal objective of this proposal is to develop a critical mass of researchers in cardiovascular biomaterials toward the development of the next generation of cardiovascular devices. The National Centre for Biomedical Engineering (NCBES) has develop ed a patented biomaterial that needs the expertise in characterisation and translational studies to take this unique biomaterial to the prototype stage. There is a lack of expertise in the area of biomaterial modifications and basic blood compatibility studies.The current strength of materials scientists, engineers, clinicians and biologists who have worked in the cardiovascular area makes this proposal an apparent choice of growth for the NCBES. The proximity of Galway to the leading cardiovascular medical device industry is also a compelling reason for this proposal. The technical innovation of this project lies in the fact that this research is a platform for the development of the next generation of cardiovascular biomaterials. The patented novel elastomeric substrate will be developed to create a whole array of a combinatorial family of biomaterials. In parallel these substrates will be characterised on a cellular level and appropriate modifications will be made simultaneously. Fields of science medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyengineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterials Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Topic(s) MOBILITY-2.1 - Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships (EIF) Call for proposal FP6-2005-MOBILITY-3 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme TOK - Marie Curie actions-Transfer of Knowledge Coordinator NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY Address Ireland See on map EU contribution € 0,00
