Biomedical Engineering Research Internship

The proposed project aims to improve and scale femfit – a medical device designed to help women manage urinary incontinence – for increased manufacturing capabilities and improved performance. Interns Sarah Mack and Mairi Brydon will work alongside acclaimed researchers at the pelvic floor group of the University of Auckland; Sarah focusing on adjusting the injection molding manufacturing process to accommodate a larger production volume, and Mairi researching ways to make the sensor array within femfit more durable. By enhancing the reliability and production capabilities of femfit the interns are contributing to urinary incontinence research – an extremely relevant yet rarely discussed aspect of women’s health. This research helps to connect two institutes on opposite sides of the globe, aiding in strengthening the research community at Memorial University by fostering connections between students and professors alike. It reinforces Memorial’s position as a reputable and innovative institute, and provides the interns with unique international research, training, and learning opportunities.

Faculty Supervisor:

Liam Morrissey

Student:

Partner:

University of Auckland

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing and Construction

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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