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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. Here is a video we put together for Key Stage 3 and 4 students (ages 13-16) - “What happens when the aorta rips apart?” This project was done in partnership @aorticdissectct.bsky.social and funded by @stemlearning.bsky.social youtu.be/nUYzRK7idm0?...

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What happens when the aorta rips apart? Materials Science of Aortic Disease

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎉 #BioMedEng26 week has arrived! We’re excited to welcome close to 300 delegates to Liverpool this Thursday & Friday. Liverpool is ready! 🔬🫀 @biomedeng.bsky.social 📢 Presenters: don’t forget to upload your talks. There’s still time to register and join us!

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BioMedEng Association @biomedeng.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📢 Presenting at #BioMedEng26? All presenters must be registered to present. Early bird registration closes Thursday 31 July, so secure your place now and save: www.biomedeng.org/conference/biomedeng26/registration/ We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool this September!

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Registration: The BioMedEng Association

The Association of Biomedical Engineers, Medical Engineers and Bioengineers

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our latest paper in Scientific Reports - We investigated how fluoroquinolone antibiotics alter tendon ECM, providing new mechanistic insights into why these drugs can increase the risk of tendinopathy. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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BioMedEng Association @biomedeng.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

As we approach the final hours for abstract submission (deadline 11.59 pm tonight!), we’re excited to introduce a brand new social event for #BioMedEng2026 in Liverpool! lnkd.in/e_6SwBZ9 (Contin. reading 👇)

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

See you in Liverpool in September!

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Reminder - abstract submission deadline fast approaching #BioMedEng26

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2026 Abstract submission deadline extended until 14th April 2026 Due to the Easter vacation, we received requests to extend the abstract submission deadline. The new deadline is now 14th April. labb-group.com/conferences/...

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S2R2026 – Labb-Group

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Abstract submission deadline is approaching - labb-group.com/conferences/... Abstract submission deadline: 30th March 2026 Submit your abstract for oral or poster presenter – cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SR2026

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Abstract submission deadline fast approaching

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Our latest collaborative paper with Alex Fletcher (Glasgow) and Edinburgh colleagues. A great step forward in utilising [18F]-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography (PET) for identifying aortic disease, here specifically in BAV patients. @jmadine.bsky.social @liverpoolccs.bsky.social

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BioMedEng Association @biomedeng.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Taking place on 3–4 Sep 2026 in Liverpool, #BioMedEng26 will be hosted at The Spine. 🎥 See it for yourself: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2dH... With an inspiring setting like this, there’s never been a better time to register to attend and submit your abstract: www.biomedeng.org/conference/b...

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The Spine - Paddington Village

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We have recently published a systematic review in Annals of Vascular Surgery which shows that women with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in the UK face worse outcomes at every stage of care including ↑ mortality after ruptured open repair www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @jmadine.bsky.social

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Women and Men: A Systematic Review of Sex-Specific Outcomes in the United Kingdom

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is less common in women than in men; however, when present, women appear to follow a more aggressive disease course, r…

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BioMedEng Association @biomedeng.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We are very excited to announce that #BioMedEng26 will be held at the University of Liverpool and jointly hosted by the School of Engineering & the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences. Registeration & abstract submission are now open. www.biomedeng.org/conference/biomedeng26/

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BioMedEng26: The BioMedEng Association

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Abstract submission is open for BioMed26 in Liverpool www.biomedeng.org/conference/b...

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BioMedEng26: The BioMedEng Association

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Congrats to all the Engineering students who graduated today. It was great to have two of my summer project students, from Dept of Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Sinead Gibbons and Daniel Riley receive prizes for the achievements on MSc Biomedical Engineering. #Classof2025

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our latest paper "Micromechanical heterogeneity in abdominal aortic aneurysms is associated with rupture risk" published in Acta Biomaterialia. Our work can help to refine prediction models and surgical decision-making for AAAs. @jmadine.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Micromechanical heterogeneity in abdominal aortic aneurysms is associated with rupture risk

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are common, especially in men, and associated with a high mortality when ruptured. Clinical guidance for surgical rep…

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

At @liverpoolccs.bsky.social World Heart Day workshop. Keynote by Dr Kuzma (Poland) on role of environment in CVD and stroke. We did an overview of aorta research in Liverpool @jmadine.bsky.social #worldheartday #liverpool

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

After a very successful @biomedeng25.bsky.social we are pleased to announce that BioMedEng 26 will be held in Liverpool. Watch this space for more details. @liverpooluni.bsky.social @drrostireadioff.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @livuniwise.bsky.social

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🧬 Our latest paper links 2 proteins, medin + transthyretin (TTR), that build up in ageing arteries. They cluster together in aortic tissue, & TTR may reduce medin’s harmful effects. Could be key to understanding vascular ageing + aneurysm risk. 👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40899588 @jmadine.bsky.social

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Medin and transthyretin: a new amyloid double act in the aortic wall and valves - PubMed

This study identifies a novel association between medin and TTR, highlighting a potential role for co-aggregation in vascular amyloid deposition.

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Bojin Marinov presenting his work on collagen fibril degradation in thoracic aortic aneurysms @biomedeng25.bsky.social , @liverpoolccs.bsky.social

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I made it to @biomedeng25.bsky.social last night after a long and arduous journey…trains halted at Preston, private hire cab offered as rail replacement, cab had engine issues and made repeated stops on the hard shoulder, rescue cab provided…worth the trouble ! Always a great meeting.

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Our latest paper in The Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials: Regional quantification of glycosaminoglycans and their association with collagen fibril ultrastructure in the sclera following enzymatic degradation #collagen #AFM #eye www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Regional quantification of glycosaminoglycans and their association with collagen fibril ultrastructure in the sclera following enzymatic degradation

Sclera biomechanics play an important role in clear vision. Understanding the biomechanical, composition and ultrastructural topography of the sclera …

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

3 papers accepted whilst I was on annual leave. I should take a holiday more often :)

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

“In fact, the honour belongs to New Zealander Sir Ernest Rutherford, who demonstrated atoms could be split during experiments at Victoria University of Manchester in 1919.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

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Trump claims Manchester atom split as US achievement

Trump speech hailed the US feat, but New Zealander Sir Ernest Rutherford oversaw the trial in Manchester.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X. Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship.

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Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X

Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship - Anadolu Ajansı

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Nicholas A. Christakis @nachristakis.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Fantastic illustration of the topic of social construction of pathology -- and of medical progress, since we no longer pathologies this. #socy126 #nosology #lefties #southpaws

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

What happens with the aorta rips? Aanimation video for 13-16 year olds exploring aortic disease, biomaterials and surgical repair. Developed with @aorticdissectct.bsky.social and @stemlearning.bsky.social funding. Science teachers, for Key Stage 3/4 students. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...

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What happens when the aorta rips apart? Materials Science of Aortic Disease

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Award for best scarf at graduation goes to Selinam from Ghana, who completed her MSc in Biomedical Engineering with Management @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Was great to have Margherita Guido back on campus with her family. Margherita graduated with an MSc in Biomedical Engineering with Management. Her dissertation project was with Prof Lotto, (Alder Hey) and me on the repair of an aortic coarctation. @liverpooluni.bsky.social youtu.be/7T68GxYleKs?...

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Top 3 reasons to study a Biomedical Engineering MSc at Liverpool

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I am pleased to announce the launch of our new MSc programme at University of Liverpool in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering MSc. Applications are open for January 2025 start date - www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2024... @livuniwise.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Good morning from School of Engineering, University of Liverpool 🦋

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hello all, I’ve finally made it to a much-needed different space. Nice to see some academic friends who I haven’t been able to interact with for a while !

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