Research

Biomechanical determinants of advanced coronary atherosclerotic plaque formation in transgenic hyperlipidaemic minipigs

Principal investigator: Rob KRAMS
Funding source(s): BHF British Heart Foundation
 Start: 01-11-2018  /  End: 03-09-2020
 Amount: £167,563
In this work we aim to describe a new mechanical model to study stress and strain in coronary vessels of the atherosclerotic pig. The work is performed in North Wick Park, Imperial College and Qmul