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Professor Jim Wild with colleagues in front of an MRI scanner

Transformative lung imaging research recognised by international award

Professor Jim Wild, from the University of Sheffield, has been awarded the 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) Peter Mansfield Prize for his distinguished contributions to lung imaging with hyperpolarised gas MRI
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Leading biomechanics expert secures prestigious UKRI Fellowship

Dr Vee San Cheong awarded the coveted UK Research and Innovation’s Future Leader Fellowship for her research on developing revolutionary 3D-printed orthopaedic implants for faster bone healing.
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AMRC FerretWorks programme: Turning bold ideas into breakthrough innovations

The AMRC FerretWorks: Startup programme is supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in the South Yorkshire region by bringing the centre's world-class resources to those with bold ideas and the ambition to scale.
Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages
Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages

Digital twins to help reduce childhood fractures

New digital twins that could help doctors better understand the causes of fractures in children, are being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
A close up of PP mesh material before and after being tested using the new method

Repeat of vaginal mesh scandal could be prevented by new early warning system

A new way of testing biomaterials that could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield in a study led by Insigneo member Dr Nicholas Farr.
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Professor Jim Wild appointed Executive Director of the Insigneo Institute

Over the last year, Professor Jim Wild has been Interim Executive Director of the Insigneo Institute leading on a major strategic review of the future direction for the institute. Jim will now continue as substantive Executive Director of Insigneo.
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Insigneo Summer Research Programme Posters 2021

The Insigneo Summer Research Programme 2021 took place remotely from June to September. We hosted placements for 12 University of Sheffield undergraduates to undertake a research project within the Institute on a topic related to in silico medicine.
Spinner fellow Denata Syla presenting her virtual poster.

Spinner fellows present posters at the 'Tissue and Cell Engineering Society' (TCES) 2021 virtual conference

Spinner fellows, Denata Syla and José Rodrigues, attended the 'Tissue and Cell Engineering Society' (TCES 2021) virtual conference, on 6 - 7 July.
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Insigneo Institute hosts BioMedEng21 conference at the University of Sheffield

BioMedEng21, the UK’s largest gathering of Biomedical Engineers, Medical Engineers and Bioengineers was hosted by the Insigneo Institute and the University of Sheffield’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering.