Research groups

Explore our research groups, which bring together expertise across the human body, biomimetics, clinical and augmented human technologies, experimental physiology and medical devices.

A Digital Twin framework for mathematically modelling the physiological systems of the human body, and new ways for looking at diagnostics and treatment.

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Integrating experiments, computational modelling and instrumentation to improve understanding of host-microbe interactions in humans and animals.

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The lab focuses on exploring ways to create enabling human-computer interfaces that are natural extensions of our body, mind, and behaviour.

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Developing novel scientific instrumentation and medical devices by combining expertise in biology, optics, mechanics, mathematics, electronics, computation and chemistry.

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ABI's Biomimetics Lab, where work on electric charge has helped create groundbreaking inventions.

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The Biorobotics research group develops cutting-edge electrical and mechanical systems for assistive robots and medical treatment.

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We are developing imaging-based tools and digital twin models to personalise cancer care, optimise treatment outcomes and prevent side effects.

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This interdisciplinary research group uses function-based computer models of the heart and novel measurement techniques to study electrical activity.

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We use computational modelling and experimental measurements to develop quantitative descriptions of the movement of matter within the body.

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The computational methods group researches and applies various computational methods to biological and medical problems.

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The Empathic computing lab’s mission is to develop software systems that enable people to share what they’re seeing, hearing, and feeling with others.

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This multidisciplinary project examines the complexity of the eye by connecting the physiology, engineering and optics of our visual system.

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Developing tools and techniques to improve our understanding of the gastrointestinal system.

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Delve into our research into heart mechanics.

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Showcasing our research into implantable devices, their potential and how they can be used to make a dramatic difference to people’s lives.

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We are developing multidisciplinary technologies to create interactive animated systems that will define the next generation of human-computer interaction.

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We use multiscale modelling techniques to simulate hepatic surgery, circulation, drug uptake and clearance under healthy and pathological conditions.

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Combining advanced computational models of the respiratory system with clinical, experimental and imaging expertise to investigate respiratory (patho)physiology.

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We research the science of information in biomedicine, and how information within medical images is retrieved, analysed, enhanced, and exchanged.

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The Musculoskeletal system group look in depth at the organ system comprising muscles, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues.

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Fusing cutting-edge computational models and imaging technologies to improve research and clinical tools in the study of the brain and autonomic control.

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Discover more about the Physiome project – a comprehensive framework for modelling the human body – and the Software group.

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ABI advances lifelong reproductive health through research into reproductive physiology, uterine health, and pregnancy.

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Bridging engineering and clinical expertise to design, prototype and test innovative surgical devices in collaboration with the Department of Surgery.

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The Laboratory for TrAnslational Research in Gastroenterology and Emerging Technologies.

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We investigate ways to improve women’s health throughout life, with a major focus on pelvic floor, breast, and pregnancy health.

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Explore ABI’s research themes, spanning biomimetics, clinical and augmented human technologies, experimental physiology, medical devices and more.

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