Episode Synopsis "04: Skeletal Tissues as Smart Materials — Dr. Heidi Ploeg"

Dr. Heidi Ploeg, Associate Professor at Queen's University, discusses her research on the mechanical and biochemical testing of live bone tissue for the prevention of total joint replacement and/or hip fracture. She also explains how data from these complex experiments inform finite element analyses conducted in her laboratory. 

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