Description
Thrombectomy has become a valuable tool for removing blood clots that form in the body, whether in the peripheral vasculature or the cerebral circulation. These tend to be mechanical in nature, with little understanding of the blood clot characteristics. In this project, you will fully investigate the mechanical properties of blood clots formed under various conditions and how rupture characteristics change. Results can be used to improve thrombectomy technology and to predict embolisms.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
thrombectomy, mechanical properties, blood clots, thrombosis, haemostasis, continuum mechanics, solid mechanics, rheology
School
Victorian Heart Institute (VHI)
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Victorian Heart Hospital
Research webpage