Work packages

In order to achieve MEDILIGHT objectives, the work plan is divided into eight Work Packages (WPs), each targeting specific objectives, tasks and expected results.

WP1: Requirements and specifications

WP Leader: Julien Steinbrunn, URGO RID

Objectives:

To obtain a suitable set of User Requirement Specifications (URS) using the inputs from external advisory board (EAB) and end user needs (nurses panels in UK and France working for URGO RID).
To derive from these URS the medical application cases regarding the 4 phases of wound healing (infection, debridement, granulation, re-modeling).
To derive from these URS the product architecture and technical choices in terms of materials, photonic, sensors, electronic components and interconnectors.

WP2: Optical Elements and Sensors

WP Leader: David Kallweit, CSEM

Objectives:

To quantify light absorption / scattering of the wound dressing materials.
To test biocompatible light distribution and light barrier materials used as additional interspersed layers in the wound dressing.
To design and develop the optical illumination system with respect to efficiencies and performance compliant to the specifications from WP1.
To implement the illumination patch.
To implement sensors for temperature and blood oxygenation.
To develop a system out of the core components to a functional component.

WP3: Electronic Module design, miniaturization, fabrication, and encasement

WP Leader: Manuel Seckel, TUB

Objectives:

To design modular electronic system for data collection and processing, LED driving, control and wireless data transmission unit.
To transfer the design into (functionally) testable breadboard modules.
To develop energy storage, recharging and energy saving concept.
To modularize and miniaturize the electronic system.
To encase and manufacture concepts of the electronic system.
To establish a throughout supply chain for the electronic module.

WP4: Data processing and light stimulation scheme

WP Leader: Kyriacos Michaelides, SG

Objectives:

To develop test application software to verify the functionality of the hardware modules developed in WP3.
To develop software libraries and applications for sensor interfacing, data capture, processing, control of optical stimuli, remote control, wireless data transmission, battery status monitoring.
To integrate software modules for the embedded application.
To develop host application software for user interface, control and data analysis.
To provide detailed software documentation.

WP5: System Integration and Demonstration

WP Leader: Julien Steinbrunn, URGO RID

Objectives:

To integrate the final demonstrator and to make it functional in the conditions of use on human body areas and localization of chronic wounds.

WP6: In-vitro and in-vivo Testing

WP Leader: Prof. Norbert Gretz, UHEI

Objectives:

To evaluate in-vitro and in-vivo impact of various light schemes on cell cultures and on bacteria
To launch a preclinical testing with the first prototype
To validate the prototype on several patients in clinics (proof of concept)

WP7: Dissemination and Exploitation of results

WP Leader: Martina Urbánková, AMI

Objectives:

To increase public awareness
To disseminate the generated know-how on various levels
To identify and manage the collective impact of the consortium
To evaluate the market potential and determine product opportunities for intelligent band-aid
To monitor new IPR creation

WP8: Project Management

WP Leader: Dionysios Manessis, TUB

Objectives:

To coordinate the actions of participants and monitor progress for achievements of project goals
To identify and mitigate project risks
Financial and administrative management