There is currently an interest in “active” implantable biomedical devices that include
mechanical stimulation as an integral part of their design. This paper reports the …

Creating 'smart'biomedical devices with the potential for controlled actuation in vivo has
been a long-standing scientific pursuit in therapeutic medicine. The present work focuses on …

This work relates to porous material made by bonding together fibres of a magnetic material.
When subjected to a magnetic field, the array deforms, with individual fibres becoming …

A brief experimental and theoretical study is presented into the elastic deformation of
bonded arrays of ferromagnetic fibres, when subjected to an external magnetic field …

Mechanical cues are employed to promote stem cell differentiation and functional tissue
formation in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. We have developed a Magnetic …

Providing the right stimulatory conditions resulting in efficient tissue promoting
microenvironment in vitro and in vivo is one of the ultimate goals in tissue development for …

Mechanical signalling plays a pivotal role in maintaining bone cell function and remodelling
of the skeleton. Our previous work has highlighted the potential role of mechano-induction in …

Targeting and differentiating stem cells at sites of injury and repair is an exciting and
promising area for disease treatment and reparative medicine. We have investigated remote …

Mechanical stimulus is of upmost importance in tissues developmental and regeneration
processes as well as in maintaining body homeostasis. Classical physiological reactions …

Replicating the natural cellular environment is a critical strategy when employing
biomaterials to enhance tissue regeneration. However, effectively controlling physical cues …