Detailed information Labtour

 

Route: Applied Sciences-EEMCS-3mE-IDE-TPM

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Molecular Neurobiology Lab - Building 58, E1.460

Scientists in the Molecular Neurobiology laboratory unravel the mysteries of the central nervous system. It is here that TU Delft researchers combine structural biology, biophysics, and cell biology to uncover the hidden molecular processes that make up synapses, the junctions in our brains. In this unique lab, Dr Dimphna Meijer is working on a revolutionary nanoscale model of the neuronal synapse. This is a miniature biological system, simple but detailed, that will enable us to advance our understanding of the brain more quickly. It is like a microscopic view of the complexity of our brain. Find out more about this groundbreaking research here.
Perhaps also QR code to Nano-brein versnelt hersenonderzoek (tudelft.nl) and podcast Ep. 6: Dimphna ontrafelt het mysterie van ons brein - Een wereld vol geheimen | Podcast on Spotify

 

MARS (Magnetic Resonance Systems) Lab - Building 22 D2 209

Step inside the MARS Lab, where researchers are committed to improving quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). There is a research team here who are working on two main areas of research. First, they are developing innovative biomarkers that enable a detailed, non-invasive assessment of tissue integrity beyond what conventional MRI techniques can offer. In addition, our scientists are seeking to achieve faster and motion-resistant measurements of imaging parameters, so that the process of translating quantitative MRI techniques to the clinic can take place more smoothly. Take a look at the research here and learn more about Sebastian Weingärtner’s research at https://www.tudelft.nl/2022/tnw/erc-starting-grant-om-microscopische-bloedvaten-in-het-hart-en-brein-te-bespioneren

 

 Faculty of EEMCS

The Else Kooi Lab (EKL) cleanroom - Building 36, Feldmannweg 17
Contact Gandhi Wardana (see also Else Kooi Laboratory (tudelft.nl))

The EKL is one of the largest cleanrooms in the Netherlands. It is a special room in which the air is extremely clean to allow the carrying out of delicate processes. In terms of size, it resembles a large apartment, except that it’s much cleaner! It features advanced technologies, about as thin as a hair, that allow us to make all kinds of tiny structures, like on a silicon disc.

Our researchers in this laboratory make and look at nanostructures of very small objects to more complicated structures. They use special techniques such as lithography, thin film deposition, and etching. They can also work with biodegradable materials, so that some of the equipment can be dismantled in an environmentally friendly way after use. It is almost a magical place in which the smallest things are made and studied for all kinds of applications, from technology to biology.
 

Faculty of 3mE

Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechatronics Lab - Building 34, Mekelweg 2, ground floor 

Our researchers in the Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechatronics lab develop advanced biomaterials and biofabrication techniques. Find out how they treat complex bone defects, optimise implant osseointegration, and fight infections. Their aim? To improve treatments for skeletal disorders by developing innovative biomaterials and implants. These technologies replace damaged tissue and stimulate regeneration, pushing the boundaries of medical science.

Read more about their research here: https://youtu.be/rEK2NXbAGbY and Homepage, Prof. dr. Amir A. Zadpoor

 

Micro CT scanner - Building 34, Mekelweg 2, ground floor, contacts: Roderick Tas / Mohammad Mirzaali

Researchers at TU Delft’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering explore a wide range of materials, from polymers to metals and from cells to bone tissue. The recent introduction of a micro CT scanner at the faculty has enabled researchers to delve deeper into these materials, allowing better exploration of the invisible world.

The micro CT scanner has opened up new research possibilities and, for the faculty’s researchers, has revealed properties that were previously invisible.

 

MISIT Lab (Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Techniques) - Building 34, ground floor

Surgical robotic systems bring unprecedented precision, comfort and agility to surgeons, leading to improved outcomes worldwide. However, the road to this advanced technology is littered with challenges, including maintenance, training, space constraints, and financial investment. Our researchers in the MISIT lab are tackling these challenges, working on cutting-edge technologies that pave the way to more affordable and sustainable operating theatres. You too can experience the future world of surgery! Step inside, discover the latest technologies and try them out in our lab. Marvel at the possibilities that surgical innovation has to offer. The future of the operating theatre starts here.

Bio-inspired technology research - Building 34 (also at MISIT Lab) ground floor 

Enter the fascinating world of Bio-inspired Technology, a dynamic group in the Department of BioMechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. It is here that innovative technical systems and instruments for minimally invasive surgery, inspired by amazing biological mechanisms, come to life.

Be amazed by our demonstrations! Find out how our steerable catheters navigate their way through a cardiovascular model – why not give it a go yourself? Experience the power of our pliable, wafer-thin needles, inspired by the parasitic wasp, and which raise surgeons’ precision to new heights. And that’s not all – admire our demos of soft grippers and suction cups, perfected for a range of applications.

Discover the groundbreaking innovations of Bio-inspired Technology, where nature and technology come together to create better surgical capabilities.

 

NeuroMuscular Control (NMC) Lab, F1 hall Building 34 (shoulder lab)

Enter the exciting world of the Delft Laboratory for NeuroMuscular Control (NMC Lab), where researchers explore the human motor system from an innovative engineering perspective. They reveal the secrets of the complex human motor system by developing new methods and equipment. Explore with us the fascinating details of how our bodies move and function. These techniques are applied to investigate neuromuscular control in both healthy subjects and patients with neurological disorders, in collaboration with leading university medical centres.

 

EEG Lab, F1 hall Building 34 

Researchers in the EEG lab are developing new methods for gaining a better understanding of the human brain, based on measurements of brain activity, combined with a true engineering approach. By using, among other things, unique robotic manipulators, it is possible to get a detailed picture of what happens in the brain when processing information necessary for our daily functioning. In collaboration with leading university hospitals, we are using the techniques that have been developed to learn more about the disruption to the workings of the brain after, for example, a cerebral infarction or migraine, or to better understand the mechanisms of deep brain stimulation, for example.

 

DIPO Lab - basement Faculty 3mE Building 34
 

Biomechatronics is all about designing devices such as prosthetics, orthoses, and neurostimulators, with the aim of improving muscle and nerve control. Our researchers use advanced techniques such as system identification and modelling of the neuromusculoskeleton to identify deficits in body control. They aim to give people better control where it is needed. They do this by understanding how the human body moves and reacts, and by applying this knowledge to optimise devices. Their vision is simple: “we want to empower people to stay in control, with a focus on clear feedback and user-friendly control devices.”

 

Faculty of IDE, Body Lab

Welcome to the Body Lab, part of the Human Factors Labs at TU Delft’s Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. The lab has state-of-the-art infrastructure for 3D and 4D scanning, motion capture, and biometrics, enabling accurate 3D measurements of bodies and their interaction with products or environments.

 

The lab supports research and student projects on ergonomics and medical aspects within a broad Human Factors framework. One of the key projects it supports is DINED, which aims to integrate the use of anthropometric data in design. The KidsCAN project is part of this. This is an anthropometric study organised by TU Delft that aims to improve child safety standards. We collect data on children’s sizes so that products they use every day, such as helmets, seats, and toys, will fit better.

 

More info on the Body Lab and its projects can be found here: Physical and Ergonomics Lab (tudelft.nl)

 

Faculty of TPM

Evolutionary Game Theory Lab

The Evolutionary Game Theory Lab is not a ‘physical’ lab but a team of researchers working on evolutionary games, their properties and applications in various fields, especially in (mathematical) oncology and other medical fields, and evolutionary biology.

The ANTICANCER project, for example, uses mathematical game theory models to improve the treatment of a type of metastatic lung cancer. Using these models, doctors can anticipate how cancer cells will respond to treatment. By ‘surprising’ the cancer cells with different treatment methods tailored to the individual patient, such as a different dose or drug, certain types of cancer that are otherwise fatal could become chronic. Game theory makes it possible to tailor treatment to patients completely, improving their well-being but also reducing treatment costs. The methodology itself will also be applicable to the treatment of other diseases and to areas in which researchers are trying to conserve or control developing resources (such as pest control, fisheries management, antibiotic resistance management).

Institute for Health Systems Science

To understand how healthcare systems both operate and perform, it is necessary to first understand the system – that is, its components as well as the dynamics of their interrelationships. These systems can then be simulated with models and used to enhance understanding, simulate potential interventions, and serve as decision-making and policy-making guidelines at different levels. These range from decision-making, in relation to the optimal distribution of hospitals across the country, for example, through supply chain management or safety management systems, to personalised treatments, of cancer, for instance.

The Institute for Health Systems Science is committed to health and healthcare research and education from a systems science perspective, with the aim of creating people-centred, equitable, safe, and sustainable health and care systems for all.