projects

Here you'll find a collection of projects I have worked on, spanning research, development, and real-world applications of 3D printing in medicine.

Each project has been carried out within multidisciplinary teams, drawing on a range of expertise to tackle complex clinical and technical challenges. My role has varied across projects in some I have led the work from concept through to completion, while in others I have contributed a specific skill set as part of a wider collaborative effort.

BESPOKE BREAST PROSTHESIS

This project developed and piloted a bespoke breast prosthesis for women post-mastectomy. The breast prosthesis is a perfect fit to the mastectomy site, ensuring comfortable wearing. The prosthesis is an exact replica of the residual breast, providing symmetry across the chest. It is light weight and soft, feeling like a real breast.

This project was completed with the Breast Care Unit in UHL. The prostheses were piloted with women across the Mid-West area, in a patient led iterative design approach. The women were able to give their feedback on the design in order to help improve the product.

public service innovation fund

The bespoke breast prosthesis project was recieved funding through the PSIF to for the research and development of the bespoke breast prosthesis.

Re pet 3D

RePET3D is a project that recycles used plastic water bottles converting them into 3D printing filament. This project was completed as part of the UL50 Sustainability Challenge 2023. The team developed a material processing line, where we input old plastic water bottles, and they are washed, dried, shredded, and extruded into PET 3D printing filament.

The team consisted of Dr. Alice Shannon, Dr. EmmaJude Lyons, and Dr. Aidan O'Sullivan

cARE POST

Due to overcrowding in hospitals, patients are experiencing extended waiting hours in an Emergency Department with waiting periods ranging from between 2 to 72 hours. An unfortunate outcome of this is the rising usage of trolleys, whereby patients are waiting to trolleys in corridors, rather than on beds in treatment rooms.

CarePost provides the patient with a comfortable, safe, and secure user experience as they wait for hospital admittance whilst also simplifying patient management for the health care team.