Inter-disciplinary
Research Group

Focused on understanding, diagnosing and treating aortic diseases through novel approaches
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INTRODUCING OUR GROUP

About LABB
Group

Liverpool Aortic Biomechanics and Biochemistry Research Group (LABB) is an inter-disciplinary research group spanning expertise in materials science, biochemistry, vascular surgery and applied mathematics. Our interests span a range of areas within cardiovascular medicine and science but are largely focused on aortic dissection and ascending aortic aneurysms.

Biomechanics


We focus on understanding bio-mechanical changes that occur with aortic pathology through micro- and nano- mechanical testing methods.


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Biochemistry


We  focus on studying the role of extracellular matrix proteins and amyloid deposits on the normal function of the aorta.


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Statistical Modelling


We apply machine learning approaches to develop prediction models for risk of aortic pathology such as aneurysms.


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Our Team



Reader (Associate Professor)

Dr Riaz Akhtar

His research group focusses on soft tissue micromechanics and structure-property relationships in aortic tissue. His is a Reader in Biomedical Engineering at University of Liverpool.


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Senior Lecturer

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.


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Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Honorary Professor)

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.



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Partnership

Our Funders

We offer our thanks to all our valued funders for their support and commitment.


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.

Our Publications

DR. Riaz Akhtar

Nanomechanics and ultrastructure of the internal mammary artery adventitia in patients with low and high pulse wave velocity.

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DR. Riaz Akhtar

Implication of Free Fatty Acids in Thrombin Generation and Fibrinolysis in Vascular Inflammation in Zucker Rats and Evolution with Aging.

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DR. Jill Madine

Human cerebral collateral arteriole function in normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment and dementia subjects.


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MR. Mark Field

Hemiarch versus total aortic arch replacement in acute type A dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.


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Latest News


February 28, 2023by Riaz

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 […]

June 5, 2022by Riaz

Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2022 is less than 20 days away now. Below you can find the final programme and travel information. Final Programme: Registration will be open from 9 am. The meeting will commence at 930 am. The final programme can be accessed via the link below: Aorta Structure to Rupture 2022 – Programme_final […]

February 12, 2022by LABB Group

We are pleased to announce that our Aorta: Structure to Rupture meeting will be taking place this year face-to-face at the University of Liverpool on Friday 24th June 2022. This is an interdisciplinary meeting bringing together clinicians, engineers and life scientists to explore state-of-the-art in aortic pathology research. Key topics this year will include: Biochemistry […]

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Our Address

University of
Liverpool Brownlow Hill,
Liverpool L69 3BX,
United Kingdom


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+44 (0)151 794 2000


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info@labb-group.com



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