VascuX
Research lead: Steven L Neale
Research theme: Healthcare Technologies
A collaboration between the James Watt School of Engineering and the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health is developing innovative “smart” vascular stents and grafts designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
These devices integrate sensors to detect blockages and deliver targeted therapy, enabling remote monitoring and reducing the need for hospital visits and repeat procedures.
With previous support from Philips Healthcare, the technology has been tailored for peripheral vascular disease, while a parallel effort focuses on improving vascular access for haemodialysis patients.
This work has strong potential to deliver safer, more effective treatments, reduce healthcare burdens, and support global efforts toward more personalised, cost-efficient, and preventative medical care.
Our Research Impact
Researchers at the James Watt School of Engineering are creating smart vascular stents and grafts that improve patient outcomes, cut healthcare costs, and drive global progress in cost-efficient, preventative medical care.