Development of tissue phantoms

LifeLike BioTissue has developed a suite of products to assist in the training of medical professionals with highly realistic models that mimic the mechanical properties, feel and anatomy of human body organs and structures. These human tissue phantoms replicate a variety of complex human tissues, supporting surgeons and medical device companies for surgical training and testing needs. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a hydrogel with desirable physical properties to emulate the properties of human tissue as three-dimensional crosslinked polymer networks swollen with water. In this project we will develop new products by modifying the PVA material to control the viscosity and elastic properties. New material and processing techniques will allow the company to continue to closely match soft tissues and organs and to achieve a higher degree of realism that will increase the company’s market share in the simulation arena.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Hrymak

Student:

Partner:

LifeLike BioTissue Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program: