Rachel Chalmers commenced her PhD Candidature in February 2021 with the Biomechanics and Spinal Research Group (BSRG). She was previously awarded a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical) at QUT and completed her honours project with the BSRG. Rachel has also attended Utrecht University (Netherlands), completing a summer school program in regenerative medicine, 3D printing and biofabrication. Her interests are in 3D modelling and additive manufacturing of custom-fabricated medical devices. Rachel’s project is focused on the design and validation of a workflow to additive manufacture bespoke spinal orthoses. Her project is patient-centric and has a clinical translation for conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Rachel’s supervisory team consists of Associate Professor Paige Little, Dr Marie-Luise Wille, Distinguished Professor Dietmar Hutmacher, Adjunct Professor Geoff Askin and Adjunct Associate Professor Robert Labrom.
Thesis title
Design and validation of a virtual workflow for additive manufacturing bespoke spinal orthoses
Principal Supervisor
Associate Professor Paige Little