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University of Missouri Researchers 3D Print Artificial Human Brain Phantom
Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Engineering have successfully 3D printed an artificial human brain phantom. This has the potential to reshape how scientists study neurological conditions, train medical professionals, and develop personalized treatment tools.
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Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Engineering have successfully 3D printed an artificial human brain phantom. This has the potential to reshape how scientists study neurological conditions, train medical professionals, and develop personalized treatment tools.
The model is currently 15% of the size of a real human brain, but the team plans to produce a full-sized version within the next year. What sets this 3D printed brain model apart is that it closely mimics not just the appearance, but also the mechanical feel and electromagnetic behavior of real brain tissue.
The 3D printed brain model is 15% the size of a real human brain.
What Is a Brain Phantom?
In research, a “phantom” refers to a test specimen or model designed to replicate the material properties and imaging characteristics of real biological tissue. This brain phantom allows researchers to analyze how the brain responds to mechanical forces and electromagnetic waves. It provides data that goes beyond what computer model simulations can deliver.
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