Biomedical engineering (BME) is the branch of engineering concerned with medicine, biology, health & society. Collaboration is vital for successful research in this area, as a consequence of its interdisciplinary nature. Karen Reynolds' research focusses on Medical Devices, Simulation for Medical Training, Medical Instrumentation and Physiological Signal Processing.
Simulation for Medical Training
The aim of this research is to develop realistic and cost effective training models for clinicians to practise and evaluate their skills. The appeal of using simulators for medical training is that the trainee can make mistakes without the associated consequences, and that patient abnormalities and different morphologies can be easily included.
Bone Imaging, Modelling and Instrumentation
Another productive research program has arisen through collaboration with the Department of Orthopaedics at Flinders, and with the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science in Adelaide. The research program is based on the application of engineering techniques to provide novel solutions for real-world bone-related problems using computer-based image reconstruction, analysis and interpretation, biomechanical modelling, and smart instrumentation.
Biomedical Instrumentation
I have a leading role in several biomedical instrumentation research projects including Sports monitoring. , Implantable biosensor for blood metabolites, Dynamometers, and an investigation of cervical spine movements during spinal immobilisation procedures.
Publications since 2000
