CYBERMED: Dual-Communication Security for Wearable Medical Devices Using Intra-Body Communication

Principal Investigator: Dr Anna Maria Mandalari

Project Team: Mohammad Alhussan, Dr Francesca Boem and Aurelio Loris Canino

Institution: University College London (UCL)

Funder: EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account

Scheme: Discovery to Use

Funding: Approximately £30,000

Project Reference: KEI2025-01-11 EPSRC IAA D2U MANDALARI

EPSRC Grant Reference: EP/X525649/1

Duration: 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026

Link: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Project Overview

CYBERMED investigates a dual-communication approach that combines conventional wireless links with Intra-Body Communication to improve the reliability and security of wearable medical devices. The project supports development and validation of the technology as it progresses towards real-world application.

Funding Acknowledgement

This project is supported by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account award to UCL for 2022-2027, grant reference EP/X525649/1.