Dear imechanicans,

I am seeking for a postdoctoral position in the field of biomaterials. I am interested in the mechanical behaviour of natural systems and the development of new materials. I just finished my PhD on the mechanics of crotch and would like to continue my study in the field of biomechanics/biomaterials. I am highly motivated and well organized.

I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Anna Dolgran

ICoBT 2011 is a new conference which will be held at Imperial College London from 18-21 September 2011. Contributions are welcomed from scientists, engineers and clinicians working in the fields of orthopaedic surgery, dentistry, biomechanics, biomaterials, cosmetic chemistry, biophysics and biomimetics. Abstract submissions are now open!

Although this is one of the most exciting research areas in Tribology, there is at present no dedicated Biotribology Conference. Biotribology embraces a wide range of research topics from artificial joint, implants, to hair conditioners and soft-tissue friction.

Hi all,

I am currently working on micro-sphere model like the one used by Miehe, Ihlemann and Pawleski. I wonder if someone know a FEM code who use this type of model.

Thanks a lot

Joachim Guilie

1. We present an interesting application of ADINA FSI in the study of carpal tunnel syndrome. The analyses involve large deformations and contact of multiple flexible bodies which are immersed in a fluid:

http://www.adina.com/newsgH71.shtml

2. Please recall that we offer a very attractive academic package, for research and teaching, for university users. For more information see

http://www.adina.com/educ.shtml

We present an application of ADINA FSI in the study of the human coughing mechanism. The aim of the study is to help surgeons to position tracheal implants effectively. Please see

http://www.adina.com/newsgH69.shtml

You can find many other examples of applications of ADINA in the analysis of multiphysics problems here:

http://www.adina.com/multiphysics.shtml

Hi all,

I am a PhD student at the first months. I have to choose a finite element software to study impact effect on biological soft tissues. After some web researches the softwares which seem to be more suitable are ABAQUS, Comsol Multiphisics and Ansys.
My intention is to develop an user defined material model considering the material as anisotropic porous-visco-elastic.
I would appreciate some suggestions/opinion. I am specially interested in dynamical simulations.
Giacomo

Suresh's group Fighting Malaria: Understanding the Biomechanical Properties of Red Blood Cells

MIT Dean of Engineering Subra
Suresh with graduate
student David Quinn. Photo: L. Barry Hetherington

International Journal of Structural Changes in Solids

Mechanics and Applications

 An open access journal

Volume 1 No.1, 2009

Inaugural Issue :: in honor of Prof.Alan Wineman

We present an interesting application of ADINA FSI in  
cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, please see     

http://www.adina.com/newsgH64.shtml

Research at the Division of Solid Mechanics focuses on material modeling, numerical methods, biomechancis and facture mechanics. The current recruitment focuses on modeling and computational methods with applications in biomechanics. The position involves a four-year time-limited appointment as lecturer. A future option of promotion to a permanent senior university lecturer position exist, for details see `Promotion' in the attached document. The applicant should hold a doctoral degree, ideally received not more than five years prior to the deadline of the application. Applications must be received by March 17th, 2010 (www.lth.se/english/about_lth/vacant_positions).

Doctoral candidate position in biomechanics at EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland

It is known that platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) induced Rac activation depends on Src activity. However, we find that a local stress of physiologic magnitude via integrins can directly activate Rac GTPase rapidly, independent of the Src activity. Our finding on the stress-induced rapid Rac activation challenges the conventional wisdom on mechanotransduction and suggests that stress-induced signaling via focal adhesions does not follow signal transduction pathways induced by growth factors. To view the whole paper:

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.00078...

Michigan Technological University invites applicants for new tenure-track positions at any rank in the broad areas of health sciences and engineering. This campus-wide Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative (SFHI) is projected to bring up to ten new faculty members, including possible endowed positions, to campus over the next two years to strengthen the key focus areas of biochemistry, bioengineering, bioethics, biomaterials, biomechanics, human factors, medical informatics, cell biology, physiology, and statistical genetics.