ToScA - Speakers

Session 1: Biology

Quantitative micro-computed tomography for joint biomechanics and mechanobiology. Dr Kathryn Stok, University of Melbourne

Dr Kathryn Stok (FIEAust) is Associate Professor of Mechanobiology in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and an innovative biomedical engineer in quantitative microstructural imaging (micro-computed tomography) and biomechanics of cartilage and joint structures....

Dr Kathryn Stok (FIEAust) is Associate Professor of Mechanobiology in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and an innovative biomedical engineer in quantitative microstructural imaging (micro-computed tomography) and biomechanics of cartilage and joint structures. Dr Stok aims to improve mechanobiological measurement using novel microCT, mechanics and computational modelling. This involves the development of novel, in vivo, imaging-based measurement technologies for hard and soft biological tissues in 3D at different length scales. She Heads the Integrative Cartilage Research Group, and is a co-founder of the Melbourne School of Engineering Mechanobiology Lab in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct: www.integrativecartilageresearchgroup.com

Session 2: Manufacturing

Using XCT to predict material release in additive manufactured implants. Dr Paul Bills, University of Huddersfield

The best thing about being a metrologist is that no day is ever the same. Regarding research Paul has been involved in developing next generation Formula One engine technology, has diagnosed an issue that almost caused a plane crash and produced the evidence that sent a Hells Angel to prison. Other ...

The best thing about being a metrologist is that no day is ever the same. Regarding research Paul has been involved in developing next generation Formula One engine technology, has diagnosed an issue that almost caused a plane crash and produced the evidence that sent a Hells Angel to prison. Other highlights include the handling and analysis of a gun gifted by Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother, a dress sword owned by Benjamin Franklin and some lacey private things supposedly owned by Anne Boleyn. Paul has also worked as an expert witness in five different countries and is recognised as a world expert in orthopaedic joint failure analysis. Currently Paul is directing projects in the area of post cancer surgical reconstruction, definition of edge wear in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene hip replacement components, 3D ballistic analysis, and how to kill with style: a study of 17th century fencing weapons; amongst others.

Session 3: Dentistry

Additive Manufacturing of Synthetic Teeth for Teaching. Dr Alex Cresswell-Boyes, Queen Mary University London

Alex is currently a post-doctoral researcher in Oral Bioengineering at the Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry where he is the research lead on a Westfield funded project entitled ‘the production of artificial “real” teeth for endodontic teaching’. The project is a continua...

Alex is currently a post-doctoral researcher in Oral Bioengineering at the Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry where he is the research lead on a Westfield funded project entitled ‘the production of artificial “real” teeth for endodontic teaching’. The project is a continuation of Alex’s PhD research looking into the development of 3D printable materials that have the same ‘feel’ as dental tissues, whilst utilising micro-CT techniques to capture the likeness of real teeth, producing 3D prints and virtual reality models. This research aims to improve current teaching techniques used in undergraduate dental education and to provide students with more realistic training before being let loose on patients. Alex undertook his undergraduate studies at Swansea University and completed his PhD in 2020 at Queen Mary.

Session 4: Advanced Imaging

X-ray phase-contrast imaging: Edge Illumination basic principles and their application. Dr Marco Endrizzi, UCL

Dr. Marco Endrizzi is Associate Professor at the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering , University College London. He is part of the Advanced X-ray Imaging group, where X-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCI) techniques have been pioneered and developed for nearly two decades. His co...

Dr. Marco Endrizzi is Associate Professor at the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering , University College London. He is part of the Advanced X-ray Imaging group, where X-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCI) techniques have been pioneered and developed for nearly two decades. His contributions include a method for X-ray dark-field imaging under incoherent illumination, hence suitable for laboratory settings as it is compatible with standard X-ray tubes. Dr. Endrizzi is co-Director of the National Research Facility for lab-based X-ray Computed Tomography (NXCT, https://nxct.ac.uk/), which makes the first lab-XPCI systems available to industry and the research community.