Join us at the KU Leuven Core Facility for Biomechanical Experiments as part of the celebration of 600 years of innovation and discovery!
Embark on a fascinating journey through the human body with us. Discover how mechanical stress plays a pivotal role in various diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arterial ruptures, and certain neurodegenerative conditions.
Explore how we use different types of mechanical tests to map out the properties of biological tissues like bone, cartilage, blood vessels, and brain tissue. Learn how this vital information helps us better understand disease processes and develop improved prosthetic materials.
On Saturday the 15th of February and Sunday the 16th of February, we will demonstrate how these tissue properties are used to create virtual patient models, enabling new prosthetics or interventions to be tested first "in silico" (i.e., on the computer) before any real-world trials on animals or patients.
Come see how science and engineering come together to transform healthcare at this special event!
