BIO-ENGINEERING THE FUTURE AT QUEEN’S
Queen's research in bioengineering has been at the forefront of innovation, improving patient quality of life through novel healthcare technologies.
The interdisciplinary approach adopted by Queen's researchers has led to groundbreaking developments in the design and application of biomaterials with multiple functions, catering to the diverse needs of medical interventions. The exploration of bioresorbable materials has opened new avenues in implant technology, providing solutions that are both effective and environmentally conscious.
Additionally, Queen's has been instrumental in the integration of 3D printing technologies in bioengineering, revolutionizing the manufacturing of custom implants and prosthetics. This comprehensive research portfolio not only contributes significantly to the field of bioengineering but also translates into tangible advancements in patient care and medical technology.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
- 3D printing of cellulose nanofiber/polylactic acid composites via an efficient dispersion method
- Achieving high mechanical properties of biodegradable vascular stents by four-axis 3D printing system and heat treatment
- Modulating the Properties of Poly(glycerol sebacate)-Based Polyurethane Hydrogels Using an Organoclay
- Antioxidant cellulose nanofibers/lignin-based aerogels: a potential material for biomedical applications
- Translational Application of 3D Bioprinting for Cartilage Tissue Engineering

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUES
- In Vitro Degradation of 3D-Printed Poly(L-lactide-Co-Glycolic Acid) Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications
- Time-dependent behaviour of bone accentuates loosening in the fixation of fractures using bone-screw systems
- Effect of loading frequency on deformations at the bone–implant interface
- Biodegradable and Biocompatible Adhesives for the Effective Stabilisation, Repair and Regeneration of Bone
- Effect of combined flexion and external rotation on measurements of the proximal femur from anteroposterior pelvic radiographs
- Long-term hip loading in unilateral total hip replacement patients is no different between limbs or compared to healthy controls at similar walking speeds