Traumatic brain injuries are difficult to assess because every head impact and every person’s brain anatomy differ, making it hard to predict where and how much damage occurs. To address this, researchers at Imperial College London‘s HEAD Lab are using Ansys simulation tools, accessed through the Ansys Academic Program, to build patient-specific brain models.
Using Ansys LS-DYNA nonlinear dynamics structural simulation software and finite element analysis, the team simulates how brain tissue responds to impact forces, identifying strain in vulnerable regions like sulci and white matter tracts. The workflow also incorporates blood biomarkers and machine learning, converting results into formats comparable with MRI scans to support personalized injury assessment and prevention strategies.
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