Research in Medical technology contributes with new knowledge in pathophysiology of diseases and new methods in diagnostics and therapy. In Umeå, there are prominent research groups in biofluid mechanics, motion analysis, image processing, radiation therapy, sensors and AI. The research is often interdisciplinary and research groups are a mix of technical and clinical researchers. Strong areas are, for example, in neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular and imaging and functional medicine.
How to improve resource efficiency in medical images by automatic segmentation is focus for a doctoral thesis.
Autofluorescence as a 3D tool provides option for therapies for pancreatic related pathologies,
A newly developed innovation model support product development within the area of medicine technology.
When arteries stiffen with age, the brain receives more load from the heart's beating that can cause damage.
In May, Umeå researchers are launching an innovation model for product development in medical technology.
Read about the challenging journey from being a student to a researcher.