Excited to learn that our grant titled "Novel Centrifugal LVAD with Wireless Power Transfer and Antithrombotic SLIC Coating" has been recommended for funding! As a Co-Investigator, Dr. Huang Chen is honored to join this great team to push the boundaries that will drastically increase the hemocompatibility of left ventricular assist devices.
Project Overview
The 7.8 million dollar DoD funding will be shared among Georgia Tech, North Carolina State University, Rice University, and Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Lakshmi Dasi is the PI for this effort.
Research Impact
This collaborative research project aims to develop a next-generation Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) with improved hemocompatibility through innovative design and advanced materials. The project combines expertise in fluid dynamics, biomedical engineering, and materials science to address critical challenges in cardiovascular assist devices.
Key Innovations
- Novel centrifugal pump design for improved blood flow characteristics
- Wireless power transfer system for enhanced patient mobility and reduced infection risk
- Antithrombotic SLIC coating to prevent blood clots and improve device longevity
- Advanced computational modeling for optimizing device performance
Collaborative Effort
This multi-institutional project brings together leading researchers from:
- Georgia Tech - Advanced fluid dynamics and pump design
- North Carolina State University - Materials science and coating technologies
- Rice University - Wireless power transfer systems
- Texas Heart Institute - Clinical expertise and device testing