Queen Mary - University of London
Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials
The IRC was established in 1992 to create a multidisciplinary focus of well founded research laboratories and leading edge research into implant materials. It has undertaken research into musculoskeletal systems, hard
tissue replacement and dental materials and can boast a highly successful spinout company.
Research areas:
- Bioceramic implants
- Soft tissue replacement materials in dentistry
- Oral drug delivery
- Joint replacement materials and wear analysis
- Biosensors for in vivo and in vitro measurement
- Polymer and encapsulation materials for biomedical use
Website: www.materials.qmul.ac.uk/irc/
