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Queen Mary Bioengineering researchers recently showcased a cutting-edge exhibit at this year's British Science Festival, held on 13th September, at the University of East London's Stratford Campus. The exhibit, titled From Robot Doctors to Lab-Grown Organs, gave attendees a glimpse into the future of healthcare, highlighting how advanced medical technologies are reshaping recovery and treatment methods.

Led by Drs. Christopher Chapman, Stefaan Verbruggen, Thilina Lalitharatne, Azadeh Rezaei, and a group of Queen Mary Bioengineering students (Rory Bennett, Sheena Varghese, Vismika Jeyabalan, Harshitha Jaganrao, Sarah Hussain, and Muzumil Anwar), the booth offered a multi-sensory experience that captivated the audience. Visitors explored how robotics are transforming post-surgery recovery and witnessed groundbreaking developments in cellular organ models, including the science behind growing organs outside the human body.

The interactive exhibit provided hands-on demonstrations, allowing participants to engage with technologies designed for surgical recovery and take a closer look at the microscopic world of organ development. Attendees followed the journey of Queen Mary researchers, from concept inception to clinical application, showing how these innovations are already making a real-world impact.

"This was a fantastic opportunity to share how medical technology is transforming healthcare today," said Dr. Chapman. "We were thrilled by the response from the public and inspired many with the potential of these innovations to change lives."

Queen Mary's exhibit was a standout feature at the British Science Festival, sparking curiosity and conversations about the future of medical science and the growing role of bioengineering in healthcare solutions.

For more information on the festival and Queen Mary's groundbreaking research, visit British Science Festival and the Centre for Bioengineering websites.