Despite major advances in medicine, wound care has changed little in a century. This research explores how natural electrical signals in injured skin guide healing. By developing devices that mimic these signals, scientists aim to accelerate recovery and improve treatment for chronic wounds through bioelectric control of cellular behaviour.

This research develops an inhalable treatment for lung infections using nanocrystalline silver with both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. By adapting proven skin-based technology for respiratory delivery via nebulization, it targets both pathogens and harmful inflammation, addressing a major gap in lung disease treatment affecting over a billion people worldwide.

This research develops injectable, enzyme-coated gel beads to treat bone fractures non-invasively. Using lab-on-a-chip technology, the beads trigger clot formation at injury sites, supporting natural healing while providing structural stability. This approach could reduce reliance on surgery, improve recovery outcomes, and address non-healing fractures affecting millions annually.

This research develops a bio-inspired zirconia composite for dental crowns by incorporating a polymer “mortar” to improve fracture toughness and reduce hardness. Using freeze casting, the material mimics nacre structure, preventing crack propagation and minimizing tooth wear, offering a more durable and biologically compatible alternative to conventional zirconia crowns.

This research examines stroke risk in sickle cell disease by modelling blood flow in the Circle of Willis. While ultrasound predicts risk in children, it fails in adults. Using MRI-based, patient-specific simulations, the study identifies major differences in blood flow patterns, offering a non-invasive, more reliable method for adult stroke prediction.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) causes severe breathing failure and kills tens of thousands annually, yet has no effective treatment. This research studies how ARDS disrupts lung surfactant, a critical stabilizing substance in the lungs. By identifying immune-related factors that damage surfactant, the work aims to develop the first targeted therapeutic cure.

Tiny errors in electrode placement can determine success or failure of Parkinson’s surgery. This research develops high-resolution Polarization Sensitive Optical Tomography to map brain anatomy at micrometer scale—over 100 times finer than MRI. Automated scanning and 3D reconstruction create detailed connectivity maps, improving surgical precision and neuroscience understanding.