About LABB
Group
Biomechanics
We focus on understanding bio-mechanical changes that occur with aortic pathology through micro- and nano- mechanical testing methods.
Our Team
Dr Riaz Akhtar
His research group focusses on soft tissue micromechanics and structure-property relationships in aortic tissue. He is a Reader in Biomedical Engineering at University of Liverpool.
Dr Jill Madine
Her research group at the University of Liverpool has a wide interest in amyloid protein diseases and elucidating the factors that contribute to the pathogenicity associated with these diseases.
Prof. Mark Field
Cardiac Surgery training took place in Nottingham, Sheffield and Liverpool and finished in 2009. He was appointed a consultant at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in 2009.
Our Funders
The Leverhulme Trust was established by the Will of William Hesketh Lever, the founder of Lever Brothers.
Engineering is at the heart of our nation , transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services.
We are the nation’s heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research.
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust is the UK and Ireland charity uniting patients, families
Our Publications
DR. Riaz Akhtar
DR. Riaz Akhtar
DR. Jill Madine
Exploring the potential of rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (Intelligent Knife)
MR. Mark Field
Latest News
University of Liverpool researchers partnered with the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust and Everton in the Community to host an event at Goodison Park to inspire underrepresented students aged 14-16 to explore careers in biomedical research. My Aorta My Future aimed to promote diversity in biomedical sciences by encouraging students from low-income households and BAME communities in […]
Dr. Riaz Akhtar, Reader in Biomedical Engineering, reflects on positive impact of Wellcome ISSF Research Support Fund grant in recognition of challenges presented by the pandemic. I am a Reader in Biomedical Engineering. My research focusses on cardiovascular biomechanics. I am fortunate to be able to work with leading experts through the Liverpool Centre of […]
As we continue our ‘My First Paper’ Campaign, showcasing researchers and their research this week we talk to Martin Hossack from ISMIB, a trainee vascular surgeon undertaking a PhD investigating the biomechanics and biochemistry of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Martin is also a member of Liverpool Aortic Biomechanics and Biochemistry research group. Your name and your […]
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Liverpool Brownlow Hill,
Liverpool L69 3BX,
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+44 (0)151 794 2000
info@labb-group.com
