Overview
The urinary tract (UT) consists of two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and the urethra. For normal urination to occur, all components must function in a coordinated and efficient manner. The Urogenital Engineering Group (UGE) develops innovative, biomedical engineering-based solutions to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of UT diseases, many of which have a substantial impact on health and quality of life.
Our primary research areas include urinary obstructions (e.g., kidney stones), underactive bladder, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Our work integrates fundamental science with translational research: we investigate the basic mechanisms underlying urinary tract function while also optimizing existing medical devices and developing novel technologies to address unmet clinical needs, identified in close collaboration with our clinical partners. We apply advanced biomechanics approaches, combining computational and experimental methods, along with machine learning methods to investigate biofluid dynamics and key behaviors that influence urinary tract functionality.
