‘World’s first’ smart patch COVID-19 vaccine
The BBC recently interviewed Dr Sanjiv Sharma about his development of the world’s first smart vaccine device that will both deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its efficacy through monitoring the body’s associated response.
Covid-19: projeto português desenvolve testes rápidos de baixo custo para detetar imunidade
Projeto, coordenado por Elvira Fortunato, Felismina Moreira e Raquel Sousa, vai ser desenvolvido em parceria com equipas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, do Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto e da empresa INOVA+
Dispositivo vai fazer diagnóstico precoce de Alzheimer
Investigadores do Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) estão a desenvolver um "dispositivo rápido e barato" que permitirá fazer um "diagnóstico precoce do Alzheimer".
E-Skin Sensors: Piezoresistive E-Skin Sensors Produced with Laser Engraved Molds
In article number 1800182, Rui Igreja and co-workers develop a strategy for the microstructuration of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) films into micro-cones using a laser engraving/cutting machine, and covered them with a carbon ink. The films are used for a micro-structured electronic skin pressure sensor placed on a human wrist for the detection of the blood p
Engineering Network Funding Spurs Investment into Other Welsh Projects
As Wales achieved its €50 million EU research and innovation goal from across universities and businesses last October, two projects funded as part of the National Research Network (NRN) in Advanced Engineering and Materials (AEM) have gained recent success securing £1,090,000 through the EU’s largest research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020. Pro
Blue plaque for team behind diabetic breakthrough
Imperial scientist who made a difference to millions of diabetes sufferers is celebrated with a permanent commemorative plaque at Oxford laboratory