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Begüm defended her doctoral thesis "In vivo characterization of designated magnesium materials by microCT and fluorescence imaging in rats" at the Medical University in Graz.


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Romy successfully defended her doctoral thesis "Large Animal in vivo Characterization of Designated Full Size Magnesium Implants by clinical CT and µCT in a Juvenile Sheep Model" at the Medical University in Graz.


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Maryam Rahmati is the first MgSafe ESR to defend her doctoral thesis

Maryam Rahmati successfully defended her doctoral dissertation ‘In vivo evaluation of biomaterials for bone regeneration applications using advanced imaging techniques’:
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Heithem successfully defended his thesis

2023-11-17 Heithem successfully defended his thesis "Biodegradable magnesium implants, immunomodulation, and tissue repair/regeneration" at the University of Gothenburg

Heithem interview on his PhD project (UGOT)

PhD thesis 'Biodegradable magnesium implants, immunomodulation, and tissue repair/regeneration'

Cover illustration of Heithem Ben Amara's thesis. Tissue response to biodegradable magnesium implants (Mg). Histology of bone (1) and soft tissue (2,3) at the interface with Mg. Gas bubbles from Mg in tissues studied by electron microscopy (4), immunohistochemistry (5), and image analysis (6)

Valeria defended her thesis summa cum laude!

22 April 2024: Eduarda defending her thesis entitled 'Biochemical and biohumoral studies of bone regeneration and remodelling after implantation of magnesium pin.'

We are incredibly proud to share that Eduarda Silva has brilliantly defended her PhD thesis with a Summa Cum Laude distinction! A tremendous accomplishment that speaks volumes about her dedication and the quality of her work.

This significant milestone was coordinated with the help of Dr. Luca Menichetti and our colleagues at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. The defense took place at the prestigious Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, showcasing Eduarda's innovative research on magnesium degradable implants, which are pivotal for orthopaedic applications. Her work emphasizes optimizing the biocompatibility and degradation rate of Mg-Alloy implants and offers valuable insights into systemic responses and biomarker assessments for tissue regeneration and implant osseointegration.

A revolutionary aspect of Eduarda's work lies in her examination of systemic biomarker effects on implanted Mg alloy implants and correlating these to imaging techniques. This approach enables crucial insights into how Mg alloy implants perform in humans, which is vital as clinical follow-up with these and other implants poses significant challenges. The limitations on the frequency of X-rays and CBCT scans restrict close monitoring of implant performance. Traditional clinical signs like pain, redness, or swelling are inadequate indicators of implant functionality. Thus, Eduarda's research provides a groundbreaking method to enhance our understanding and monitoring of implant integration and performance in clinical settings.

Eduarda's research contributes significantly to our understanding and paves the way for enhancing the clinical application of these promising materials. We are excited about the potential impacts of her findings on the field of biomaterials and patient care.

Heartfelt congratulations to Eduarda on her well-deserved success—we look forward to the great things she will continue to achieve in her career.

Wajaht sucessfully defended his thesis

Dr. Wajahat Hassan (left) and his supervisor Dr. Peyman Mirtaheri

29 August 2023 Wajahat sucessfully defended his thesis 'In vivo monitoring of tissue oxygenation in response to a Mg-based biodegradable implant using NIR spectroscopy' at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.

Congratulations with this great success!

She started in October 2019 at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) in the Materials Design Division. Her task in the network is the characterisation of corrosion layer structure and composition in explants.

Mostafa started his PhD at MRI.Tools in Berlin (MRI.T). He works on his thesis titled En route to the clinic: MR safety - MR antenna design tailored for magnesium alloy implants.

Valeria defended her thesis summa cum laude

from left to right: Dr. Jithin Jose, Prof. Regine Willumeit-Römer, and Dr. ing. Valeria Grasso

28 April 2023 Valeria very sucessfully defended her thesis 'High-resolution ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging for human applications' at the Kiel University, Germany.

Congratulations with this great success!