DIPPER Lab BiomedInnovate seminar exposes students to spinal injury research
The DIPPER Lab at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology exposed students to research on spinal injuries during a BiomedInnovate seminar.
The seminar featured Dr. David Jamison, a researcher from Villanova University, who presented findings from his work in orthopaedic biomechanics.
His first presentation examined how the human lumbar intervertebral disc responds to normal physiological loading compared with impact loading conditions.
The research explored how spinal discs behave under sudden forces such as those experienced during falls or accidents.
The study provides insight into spinal injury mechanisms and the biomechanical factors that contribute to disc damage.
Dr. Jamison also discussed research comparing titanium locking fragment-specific plates and volar locking plates used in the treatment of distal radius fractures, specifically AO B1 and B2 fracture types.
The study evaluated the stability and mechanical performance of the fixation methods used in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Jamison also introduced participants to graduate study opportunities in biomedical engineering at Villanova University.
Child Health and Innovation Lead at the DIPPER Lab, Dr. Prince Odame, who moderated the seminar, said “the BiomedInnovate series is intended to create opportunities for research exchange and student engagement”.
He noted that “both institutions will explore ways to collaborate on research work and support student development”.
The seminar ended with a question-and-answer session where students engaged the researcher on biomechanics research, clinical applications and graduate study pathways.
