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Laboratory Of Biomechanics & Biocalorimetry (LOB2)
LOB RESEARCH PERSONNEL:
CORE STAFF:
A.U. Dan Daniels, Ph.D. (Laboratory Head): Mechanical properties of load-bearing tissues, implants and biomaterials (permanent and bioabsorbable); physico-chemical stability of biomaterials; responses of cultured cells to biomaterials, micro-nano calorimetry of materials and cultured cells.
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Dieter Wirz, M.D. (Senior Scientist) Orthopedic surgery; skeletal system biomechanics (emphasis--knee); computer-based acquisition, analysis and display of biomechanics and orthopedic clinical research data, development of new surgical and medical diagnostic methods, including micro-nano calorimetry.
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Beat Göpfert, B.S. Eng. (Chief Engineer): Design and construction of biomechanical testing devices and fixtures; mechanical analysis of structures; mechanical testing of tissues, biomaterials, implants; human movement analysis.
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Olivier Braissant, Ph.D. (Staff Scientist): Biocalorimetry. Research,
development and use of micro and nano calorimetric methods for (a) basic
science studies, (b) clinical applications in microbiology, pathology and
toxicology, and (c) facilitating development of tissue engineering
methods, implant materials and pharmaceuticals.
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RECENT LIMITED-TERM STAFF (most recent first) General area of research:
Wolf Siepen, M.D. (Surgical Scientist, 2008): Mechanical properties and physico-chemical stability of implant materials.
Ueli von Ah, Ph.D. (Microbiologist, 2007-2008): Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Claire Murigande, Ph.D.* (Cell Biologist, 2006-07): Human cell isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Damir Hudetz, M.D. (Surgical Scientist, 2006-07): Mechanical properties of natural & engineered tissues.
Andrea Steinhuber, Ph.D. (Microbiologist, 2006-07): Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Andrej Trampuz, M.D. (Infectiology Scientist, 2006): Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry .
Patricia Scandiucci de Freitas, Ph.D. (Chemist, 2004-06)): Tissue mechanics, micro-nano calorimetry.
* in collaboration with the Immunology Laboratory, Dept. of Rheumatology, Univ. of Basel Faculty of med.
RECENT MASTERS & DOCTORAL STUDENTS (most recent first): General area of research:
LOB Projects for Degrees at Collaborating Institutions
Helena Ardura Garcia (M.S. 2008, Uni. Iberoamericana, Mexico): Mechanical properties of tissues and related implant materials.
Jullien Frere (Ph.D. 2008, Uni. Rouen, France): 1- Human movement analysis, 2 - Mechanical properties of tissues.
Sarah Ronken (M.S. 2007, Uni. Eindhoven, NL): Mechanical properties & physico-chemical stability of implant materials.
Corina Nüesch* (M.S. 2007, ETHZ, Switzerland): Human movement analysis.
Cora Huber* (M.S. 2007, ETHZ, Switzerland): Human movement analysis.
LOB Projects for Uni Basel Degrees
Sabra Leupi (Dr. med. 2008): Calorimetry of adsorption on surfaces.
Kristina Hermann (Dr. med. 2007): Surface damage of retrieved orthopedic implant components.
Waldemar Bartkowicki (Dr. med. 2007): Surface damage of retrieved orthopedic implant components.
Marcel Fischer* (Dr. med. 2007): Human movement analysis.
Corrine Kohler (Dr. med. 2007) Mechanical properties of natural & engineered tissues.
Katharina Keller (Dr. med. 2007) Mechanical properties of natural & engineered tissues.
Dunja Buess (Dr. Med, 2006) Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Thomas Rychen (Dr. med. 2006) Biomechanical consequences of surgery.
Jeanne Antheaume (Dr. med. 2006) Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Simone Salzmann (Dr. med. 2006) Microorganism isothermal micro-nano calorimetry.
Vivienne Bürgin (Dr. med. 2006): Mechanical properties of natural & engineered tissues.
Simone Estermann* (M.S. 2006) Human movement analysis.
Lilianna Kägi* (M.S. 2006) Human movement analysis.
Sarah Brunner (Dr. med. 2005): Mechanical properties of natural & engineered tissues.
* in collaboration with Lab. for Gait Analysis, Univ. of Basel Children's Hospital.
RECENT UNIVERSITY PRACTICUM STUDENTS (most recent first) General area of study:
Marion Baumann (Univ. of Strasbourg, 2007): Microcalorimetry calibration & methods development.
Erin Carney (Univ. of Notre Dame, USA, 2006): Microcalorimetry calibration & methods development.
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