The Laboratory of Fluid Dynamics and Technical Flows, OvGU Magdeburg
The Laboratory of Fluid Dynamics and Technical Flows (LSS) at Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg is responsible for teaching and researching all areas of fluid mechanics, including experimental and numerical projects. High-quality measurement methods and numerical simulation programmes are available for this purpose.
The IMP is collaborating with the LSS on a project to develop and characterise a new blood replacement fluid for flow visualisation.
Working Group "In vivo angiogenesis models and biocompatibility" (Dr. A. Kampmann), Hanover Medical School
The working group 'In vivo angiogenesis models and biocompatibility' is situated within the Clinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MKG) at the Hanover Medical School (MHH). The group operates in the field of clinical application of tissue engineering (TE) constructs, with a focus on enhancing the angiogenesis of implants. The establishment and use of different models is particularly noteworthy. These include the dorsal skin chamber (for mouse soft tissue), femoral chamber (for mouse and rat chondral bone), and head chamber (for mouse and rat desmal bone). High-quality measurement methods, such as intravital fluorescence microscopy, are available for subsequent evaluation.
The IMP collaborates with the 'In vivo Angiogenesis Models and Biocompatibility' working group in the FOR2180 - Graded Implants research group to create a graded implant for treating chronic tendon ruptures in the human rotator cuff.
Working group “Biodegradable and Bioactive Orthopedic Implants” (PD Dr. J. Reifenrath)
The 'Biodegradable and Bioactive Orthopedic Implants' working group is part of the Department of Orthopedics at Hanover Medical School (MHH) and is active in the field of orthopedic implants. The group focuses on two research areas: degradable implants and implant-associated infections. They are developing new degradable implant materials to avoid a second surgical procedure after implantation. Research is underway to develop concepts for optimising tissue and material healing, with the ultimate goal of improving patient safety and quality of life. Biomechanical test procedures and cell culture toxicity tests are used to evaluate the materials and methods developed.
The IMP collaborates with the 'Biodegradable and Bioactive Orthopedic Implants' working group in the FOR2180 - Graded Implants research group to create a graded implant for treating chronic tendon ruptures in the human rotator cuff.
Working Group “Graded Implants and Regenerative Strategies” (Prof. A. Hoffmann)
The 'Graded Implants and Regenerative Strategies' working group is a part of the research department of the Department of Orthopedics at Hanover Medical School (MHH). The group addresses questions related to molecular and cell biology aspects of the skeletal system, with a focus on the cell types and functional mechanisms of the skeletal system, including the muscles. The applications of this technology are vast, including the development of graded implants, optimization of neuroprostheses, and implementation of regenerative strategies. It is worth noting the team's expertise in cell culture of mesenchymal stem cells (including human) and cell lines, as well as their understanding of macrophage function and signaling factors such as Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP2) or Smad8 L+MH2.
The IMP collaborates with the 'Graded Implants and Regenerative Strategies' working group in FOR2180 - Graded Implants to create a graded implant for treating chronic tendon ruptures in the human rotator cuff.
