Samuel Vennin is a contributor to Physics World, working at the intersection between cardiovascular medicine and numerical modelling at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. He designs new haemodynamic (blood flow and pressure) measurement technologies to assist clinicians in their diagnosis. He holds a PhD in cardiovascular sciences from King's College London, an MSc in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London, and a French engineering degree (MSc equivalent) in Electrical Engineering from ENSEA. In his spare time, Samuel likes volunteering for STEM outreach activities, running and reading.
Ultrasound triggers pain relief. Ultrasound can be used to release nerve-blocking agents contained in liposomes and relieve patients from pain. This would be an alternative to opioids and open up the possibility of a safer, on-demand and personalized management of pain
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