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Credit: Dr David Williams, Cardiff University

Next-generation of ankle replacements given major award boost at Sheffield

Insigneo Institute researchers at the University of Sheffield have been awarded a £12m Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) grant for their work on ankle osteoarthritis, bridging the gap between engineering and healthcare.
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£1.6 Million boost for Sheffield researchers to develop new treatment for debilitating jaw disease

Insigneo member Cheryl Miller leads a new research project that aims to improve outcomes and reduce antibiotic reliance for patients affected by medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
A strand of DNA

UK-wide nucleic acid network launches to connect research, industry and innovation

Insigneo member Professor Alice Pyne is co-lead for a new national network led by the University of Portsmouth, which has launched to accelerate innovation across nucleic acids, bringing together UK researchers, industry partners and policymakers.
Models of the mouse knee joint

Development of subject specific finite element models of the mouse knee joint for preclinical applications

Researchers from our MultiSim project have published a paper in the journal Frontiers Bioengineering and Biotechnology, on ‘Development of subject specific finite element models of the mouse knee joint for preclinical applications’.
Volumes of interest

Heterogeneous strain distribution in the subchondral bone of osteoarthritic femoral heads measured with digital volume correlation

Researchers from our MultiSim project have published a paper in the journal Materials on ‘Heterogeneous strain distribution in the subchondral bone of osteoarthritic femoral heads measured with digital volume correlation’.
Women's Movement 100: Angels of the North

Angels of the North

MultiSim’s Director, Claudia Mazzà has been collaborating with dancer and choreographer Freddie Garland, Tenfoot Dance Company, in her continuing project ‘Women’s Movement 100: Angels of the North’.
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Sano is nominated for the Crystal Brussels Sprouts Award

Congratulations to our Sano project which has been nominated for the ninth edition of the Crystal Brussels Sprouts Award 2020 in the category of non-profit entities.
A person using VR at the Insigneo showcase.

Insigneo Showcase 2019

On Friday 17 May 2019, the Insigneo Institute welcomed over 200 delegates, including academics, clinicians, industry and funding bodies, to its annual Showcase event at the University of Sheffield’s Octagon Centre.