Finite Element Modelling V&V – Internship or Master Thesis
Title: Improvement and validation of a human spine finite-element model
About MDsim
MDsim is a MedTech start-up based in Luxembourg advancing the field of in-silico medicine. Our main product, SPINEsim, is a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) designed to transform spine health and improve the planning of surgical procedures. By combining advanced computer modeling and simulation (CM&S) with the power of data science and AI, we create digital twins of the spine to support clinical decisions. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to bring proven technologies into healthcare and improve the quality of life of patients with spinal deformities worldwide.
Project objectives
Modeling the biomechanical behavior of the spine prior and after a spine surgery is key to maximize the positive outcomes of a surgery. Finite element models of the spine can be very complex when integrating several anatomical structures like the vertebrae, the intervertebral disks, the ligaments, … Moreover a lot of uncertainties have to be managed like the exact values of most material properties, the effects of the surrounding anatomical structures (e.g., abdominal cavity). Developing such models requires a step-by-step verification and validation to demonstrate the validity of the finite element model and its added value to predict surgical outcomes. Such verification and validation procedures also have to respect quality and regulatory guidelines as the model will be part of an SaMD. The objective of this project is to participate to the development of the finite element model but also to contribute to the verification and validation activities.
What you will learn
• Be part of the R&D team of a MedTech start-up.
• Learn about biomechanical modelling and increase your expertise in numerical simulation, as well as in verification and validation.
Main deliverables
• Contribution to the development of the finite-element biomechanical model.
• Contribution to the verification and validation plan of the biomechanical model.
• Implementation of the plan & associated report.
Your Profile
• Highly motivated with a “can do” attitude.
Additional Information
• Internship should be for 3 months minimum.
• Remote work is partly possible, but on-site presence in Luxembourg is preferred.
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