Development of a multifunctional drug eluting stent (DES)

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The main aim of MultiDES is to develop a new vascular stent. It will have a coating which allows the absorption of one or more active substances released for several months in order to reduce the post-operative risk related to stent implantation (restenosis, thrombosis, inflammation or infections). The coated CD polymers serve as a versatile drug delivery carrier where the loading of more than one active substance will be possible and the surgeon can select the type of bioactive molecule that responds to the patient needs before implantation. This new Drug Eluting Stent (DES) is expected to improve patient care by lowering the risk of clot related complications. The highly complementary expertise and knowledge of the two respective Universities will be called upon to pass a technological bolt in the development of a new DES and medical devices. Universities have an excellent infrastructure and it will be beneficial to utilize the full capacity on offer. MultiDES will also encourage the mobility of English and French students as well as cooperation between Universities and hospitals of the crossborder area since many clinicians will also be informed of the project and invited to take part in the clinical evaluation planned as a follow-up study to this project.

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