Our Laboratory
Facilities
CÚRAM is dedicated to advancing the development and optimisation of biomaterials for medical devices, driving innovation in healthcare solutions. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide comprehensive support for cutting-edge research and development, enabling the creation of next-generation medical technologies. With a focus on collaboration, we bring together multidisciplinary expertise to address complex medical challenges, fostering breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes and set new standards in the medical device industry.
Capabilities
Lab Capabilities
Our lab is equipped to handle a wide range of fabrication, testing and characterisation techniques:
- Synthesis, advanced fabrication, purification and characterisation of novel biomaterials.
- Chemical, electrochemical, mechanical and physical characterisation.
- A wide range of in vitro testing capabilities
Our Laboratory
Key Equipment and Technologies
Synthesis and Processing
Wet chemistry facility:
Suitable for synthesis and purification of biomaterials.
3D Printing/Bioprinting:
Capable of printing complex biomaterial structures and medical device prototypes.
Electrospinning:
For the fabrication of nanofibrous biomaterials suitable for medical device coatings and scaffolds.
Characterisation and Analysis
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR):
For identifying chemical structures and functional groups in biomaterials.
Spectroscopy:
Several options for UV-vis and fluorescent spectroscopy of different samples.
Microscopy:
includes fluorescent and confocal microscopy, as well as comparison microscopy and scanning of histology slides.
Mechanical Testing
Rheometry:
For bulk testing of mechanical properties, including material testing according to industry standards
Nanoindentation:
For precise measurement of mechanical properties at the nanoscale, essential for coatings and thin films.
Biocompatibility and Biological Testing
Cell Culture Suite:
Including biosafety cabinets, incubators, and microscopes for in vitro biocompatibility testing of medical devices.
Histology Equipment:
Dedicated workspace for preparing and analysing biological tissues, compete with microscopy suite.
Opportunities
Collaboration Opportunities
- Collaborative research projects
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise for custom testing and analysis services
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