The Imperial Blast Biomechanics and Biophysics Research Group is investigating how bones break after high-speed impacts.
- This is especially relevant today as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have become the leading cause of death of UK and coalition troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- The Group is also looking at the development of improved protective measures has become a core research focus in reducing the injury burden of the combat soldier.
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