Biomedical and Biological Materials and Manufacturing (BBMM) Cluster


The biomedical and biological materials and manufacturing (BBMM) pillar primarily conducts research in the following areas: cardiovascular engineering and biotechnology, design and manufacturing of the next generation of prosthetic heart valves and other medical devices, hemodynamics and computational fluid dynamics, surgical simulation and bio-robotics/Bio MEMs/NEMs.

An ear sample printed by the gelatin-based hydrogel using a stereolithography 3D bioprinting system (courtesy of Dr. Keekyoung Kim).

Mechanics of Atherosclerosis (courtesy of Dr. Hadi Mohammadi).


Leads


Dr. Adriano Manso
Associate Professor
Faculty of Dentistry
Vancouver Campus
amanso@dentistry.ubc.ca
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Dr. Sepideh Pakpour
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
Okanagan Campus
sepideh.pakpour@ubc.ca
Webpage


Cluster News

New sensor could change the way liquids are measured and monitored on a micro-scale

Feb 14, 2018

A new micro, non-contact flow sensor uses microfluidics and microwave electronics to sense flow.

UBC wearable technology could change the way Olympic athletes train

Jan 24, 2018

Going for the gold is what the Olympics is all about and three UBC entrepreneurs are working to help athletes get closer to the podium.

BC government invests in more UBC biomedical and manufacturing engineers

Jan 16, 2018

The Government of BC has committed funds for the creation of 624 spaces in undergraduate engineering and computer science programs.

UBC Researcher Looks to the Future of Bone Replacements

Aug 17, 2017

Researcher examines potential of artificial bones made with 3D printer.