| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/N026985/1 |
| Title: |
Closed loop control systems for optimisation of treatment |
| Principal Investigator: |
Morgan, Prof. S |
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| Department: |
Faculty of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research - NR1 |
| Starts: |
29 October 2016 |
Ends: |
28 October 2019 |
Value (£): |
634,068
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Drug Formulation & Delivery |
Med.Instrument.Device& Equip. |
| Medical Imaging |
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| Panel History: |
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26 Jan 2016
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HT Networks Plus Panel
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Announced
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23 Feb 2016
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HT NetworksPlus Interviews
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Announced
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
A treatment that is optimised and personalised to the individual patient can significantly improve outcomes across a range of medical conditions. The closed-loop control approach involves continuously monitoring key clinical parameters and, informed by mathematical models, adapting treatment. The advent of massive computer power, highly sensitive, specific and flexible sensors, and finely-titratable treatments has finally allowed closed-loop control systems to offer a revolutionary leap in medical treatment. Examples of challenges that might now be met include: the delivery of treatment to cancer patients, the moment-to-moment management of critically ill (or injured) patients, and the accelerated healing of chronic wounds. We propose the formation of a multidisciplinary team comprising academics, clinicians and industrialists, supported by stakeholders, to address these challenges.
The first year of the network involves bringing together the community in a series of Grand Challenge Workshops to establish a roadmap. Areas where there are gaps in technology or knowledge will be addressed by eight feasibility studies or secondments that will run during years 2 and 3 and will provide proof of concept data for grand challenge funding applications. These larger funding applications will be developed in parallel to the feasibility studies.
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| Organisation Website: |
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |