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Katie Fegan

Katie Fegan is a PhD student contributor to Physics World. Having obtained her MChem degree from the University of Leicester, UK, she is now pursuing her PhD under the Physical Sciences for Health Centre for Doctoral Training at the University of Birmingham, UK. Her research explores the mechanical and biological responses of a class of biomaterials called cryogels, assessing their potential for 3D-printed cardiovascular implants.

Outside of the laboratory, she enjoys channelling her passion for interdisciplinary research through science communication. In her spare time, she is often found painting, playing the piano or enjoying nature.

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Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality

Cryogenic 3D bioprinting of artificial muscle fibres reaches sub-zero temperatures

Biomaterial gives voice to vocal cord repair

A cell-compatible, injectable hydrogel is tough enough to withstand the vibrations of the vocal cords

Blood tests reveal brain damage following long-term spaceflight

Without gravity, long-term space travellers may experience slight, but lasting, brain damage

Deep learning model automates brain tumour classification

An artificial neural network can differentiate between six common types of brain cancer and healthy tissue in an MRI scan

Shape memory scaffolds support soft-tissue healing

A new class of void-filling materials combines printability, shape memory and biocompatibility to encourage soft-tissue regeneration

Use the force: biomechanical model helps predict future heart attacks

Simulating stress distributions in diseased arteries could help cardiologists identify patients at risk of a heart attack

Gold nanorods are ideal candidates for long-term biosensing

Novel nanoparticle sensor promises to increase the lifetime of implantable biosensors by several months

Super-resolution microscope sees deep inside the brains of living mice

Adaptive optics and two-photon excitation take 3D super-resolution microscopy to the realm of deep-tissue imaging

Shape-shifting biomaterial could transform 4D tissue engineering

New cell-friendly hydrogel morphs into vessel-like tubes on the timescales needed to promote tissue development and healing

Fast fabrication method brings modular microfluidics to life

From teaching tools to point-of-care medical diagnostics, low-cost 3D printing technique promises to increase access to customizable lab-on-a-chip technology

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