Special issue on Bioengineering Innovations at Bioengineering Laboratory of the Federal University of Minas Gerais
Special issue on Bioengineering Innovations at Bioengineering Laboratory of the Federal University of Minas Gerais
It is with great satisfaction that we present this issue dedicated to the Bioengineering Laboratory (LABBIO) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Bioengineering can be seen as the application of engineering principles to the development of technologies to be used in different areas such as biology, medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy and sports sciences, aiming to create innovative solutions.
LABBIO has been working for more than 20 years in the development of advanced research in bioengineering. The research projects developed in the laboratory are coordinated and executed by an interdisciplinary research team that includes researchers from the areas of biology, health, sport and engineering. The team has extensive experience in developing research in the areas of cardiovascular engineering, assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, development of instruments and devices for diagnosis and therapy. One of LABBIO's objectives is to transform academic excellence into innovation, which can be seen in its scientific production and the number of patents filed and granted. Registers with the Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate Program more than 70 doctoral and master's works, establishing a collaboration network inside and outside the University, made up of entrepreneurs, companies and government institutions.
LABBIO has stood out in research that covers the following lines of investigation:
- Cardiovascular Engineering: Studying the flow of blood through heart valves, pumps, arterial filters and catheters.
- Assistive Technology: Developing devices and solutions to improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities.
- Photobiomodulation and Photodynamic Therapy: Exploring the use of light (Laser or LED) to stimulate biological processes and assist in the treatment of superficial injuries.
- Biomimicry: Taking inspiration from nature to design more efficient and adaptable devices and materials.
- Medical Devices: Developing equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical use.
The team believes that this research can contribute significantly to the advancement of bioengineering, resulting in improved quality of people’s lives. In this issue, we will present some of the research carried out by LABBIO, coordinated by Professor Rudolf Huebner, from the mechanical engineering department at UFMG.
