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The ultimate aim of our research is to develop and build the next generation of artificial organs, tissue replacement devices and in vivo biosensors. In order to achieve this we attempt to "rewire" biology and exploit biological processes such as morphogenesis, the formation of tissue from cells. | The ultimate aim of our research is to develop and build the next generation of artificial organs, tissue replacement devices and in vivo biosensors. In order to achieve this we attempt to "rewire" biology and exploit biological processes such as morphogenesis, the formation of tissue from cells. | ||
Projects include: <br> [[Image:CyberplasmVehicle-for_website.jpg|thumb| | Projects include: <br> [[Image:CyberplasmVehicle-for_website.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Cyberplasm - A part biological/part machine swimming robot]] | ||
▪. Building a biohybrid robot (Cyberplasm) <br> | ▪. Building a biohybrid robot (Cyberplasm) <br> | ||
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===WELCOME TO THE FRANKEL GROUP===
Cell Bioengineering is the rewiring or exploitation of cell biological processes to construct useful devices. These devices can be for medical, military or pharmaceutical applications. Unlike biophysics, which seeks purely to understand the nature of biological systems, cell bioengineering actively seeks to adapt and exploit such systems resulting in a working device. The ultimate aim of our research is to develop and build the next generation of artificial organs, tissue replacement devices and in vivo biosensors. In order to achieve this we attempt to "rewire" biology and exploit biological processes such as morphogenesis, the formation of tissue from cells.
Projects include:
▪. Building a biohybrid robot (Cyberplasm)
▪. Engineering cells to communicate with electronics
▪. Tissue engineering by exploiting morphogenesis
▪. Engineering the biomaterial interface
▪. The effect of fluid flow on cell/tissue behaviour
