Development of biological models for Near Infrared measurements

Spinal cord injuries and other pathologies of the spinal column represent a large cause of disabilities or deaths and significantly affect the quality of life of the individuals affected. To reduce the risk of further injury during spinal surgery and to support diagnostic and treatment, there is a need for a non-invasive real time monitoring system which can assess the health of the spinal cord.
The objective of the research project is to monitor the functional state of the spinal cord by spectroscopy in the visible and near infrared, by utilizing a telecommunicating implant. Performing multiphysical modeling and analysis of the luminous flux passing through the spinal cord in altering configurations is desired. There is an interest in using near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy methods to detect fibrosis. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Maud Gorbet

Student:

Partner:

Sorbonne Université

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Oil and Gas

University:

University of Waterloo

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