• UT Austin PI: Nanshu Lu
  • Collaborating Institutions: U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
  • Funding Source: Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4)
  • Award: $500K
  • Award Date: 2025

Nanshu Lu is partnering with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to advance a next-generation "e-tattoo" sensor that can noninvasively monitor early signs of internal bleeding. These skin-like devices can be placed directly on the skin to track vital signals such as heart function and blood oxygen levels, offering continuous, real-time insight into a patient’s condition. Learn more.