Objectif CODIR proposes a new configuration of fundamental and applied biomedical and engineering multidisciplinary research to explore and characterise colon behavior necessary for the project and wider objectives. Scope and focus is on novel robotic hydro-colonoscopy (RHC), which stems from two considerations: (i) replacement of the flexible colonosocope with a patient-friendly system for inspection of the mucosal surface colon and (ii) the very recent concept of hydro-colonoscopy whereby water is used instead of traditional air insufflation. RHC can enable a breakthrough in patient-compliant complete endoscopic examination and biopsy of the colon for the further study of life threatening disorders of the colon commonly categorized as inflmmatory bowel disease, all of unknown aetilogy despite intensive research. CODIR will provide new insights for biomedical investigation and research applicable to many biomedical fields: biologic [absorption of water and electrolyte from the colon, characterisation of surface topograpgy of the colon, mechanical properties of colonic wall], imaging, mechatronics robot functionality and a novel colonic irrigation and filling system. The ambition is to develop a one-stop holistic system which cleans the colon of faecal debris and then introduces a tethered swimming/ submerging robot for inspection of the mucosal aspect of colon under the control of a clinician operating the endoluminal mini-robot from a control console. A secondary, very important outcome of CODIR is to increase patient compliance (currently 50%) for screening colonoscopy in early diagnosis of colorectal cancer, the worlds second commonest cancer. RHC can overcome major disadvantages of existing colonoscopy examination: discomfort, sedation, thus increasing compliance and enabling future research. Champ scientifique engineering and technologycivil engineeringwater engineeringirrigationengineering and technologymechanical engineeringmechatronicsmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologycolorectal cancer Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-AG-ID1 - ERC Advanced Grant Interdisciplinary Panel Appel à propositions ERC-2010-AdG_20100317 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Contribution de l’UE € 1 701 810,04 Adresse Nethergate DD1 4HN Dundee Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région Scotland Eastern Scotland Angus and Dundee City Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Alfred Cuschieri (Prof.) Contact administratif Kathryn Williamson (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (2) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 701 810,04 Adresse Nethergate DD1 4HN Dundee Voir sur la carte Région Scotland Eastern Scotland Angus and Dundee City Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Alfred Cuschieri (Prof.) Contact administratif Kathryn Williamson (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 298 138,00 Adresse WOODHOUSE LANE LS2 9JT Leeds Voir sur la carte Région Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Leeds Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Ben Williams (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
