Swallowing disorders, affecting millions of patients, represent a major medical challenge. They complicate essential daily functions and can lead to serious complications, with a significant impact on quality of life. Addressing these challenges, the PASSE project, supported by Carnot MICA and led by UBSIDE, introduces an innovative solution that transforms patient care and opens new therapeutic avenues.
A Unique Simulator to Better Understand and Treat Swallowing
UBSIDE, in collaboration with the Joint Research Unit (Inserm / CNRS / University of Strasbourg) Biomaterials & Bioengineering (BioMat), developed Swall-E, an advanced electromechanical simulator that faithfully reproduces human swallowing movements. Thanks to precise modeling based on dynamic medical imaging and the use of 3D printing, this device enables detailed analysis of dysfunctions, facilitating the development of personalized treatments.
A Tangible Innovation Benefiting Medical and Industrial Stakeholders
This innovative simulator paves the way for tailored medical solutions, ranging from adapted devices to targeted rehabilitation programs. By integrating artificial intelligence to automate motion analysis, the PASSE project accelerates the development of effective treatments adapted to patients’ specific needs.
For companies in the medical and healthcare technology sectors, this innovation represents a unique opportunity: access to a cutting-edge testing and analysis platform, shorter development cycles, and improved safety and effectiveness of medical devices related to swallowing.
A Successful Collaboration Between Research and Industry
Through close collaboration between UBSIDE, Carnot MICA, and partner laboratories, the PASSE project embodies the power of collaborative innovation. It provides companies with direct access to advanced scientific and technological expertise, enabling the rapid transfer of research breakthroughs into concrete market applications.
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