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Thus, our improved understanding and an ability to monitor and alter it has the potential of solving several healthcare technological challenges. In this talk I will present an overview of soft tissue mechanics and our recent studies on 1) image-based analysis; 2) novel computational models; 3) faster solvers; and 4) long-term remodeling. A synopsis of each of these studies is provided next. 1) In-vivo imaging is a critical tool for translating basic science into clinic. We have developed an open-source pipeline to estimate strains from in-vivo 3D ultrasound.2) Incorporating full geometric and material complexity can make the problem computationally unfeasible. We have developed geometrically simplified models with full material complexities to model the vascular tissue under blood flow and\/or device implantation.3) Soft tissues exhibit highly nonlinear, anisotropic, and heterogeneous mechanical properties, which makes their computational models (both forward and inverse) time consuming. We have developed techniques that provide significant improvement in the solution time and accuracy for simulating soft tissues. 4) Soft tissues are active layered composite structures that modify their microstructure based on mechanical stresses and drug effect. Recently, we have modeled the effect of drug-eluting stents on restenosis. I will end with some thoughts on future avenues in this area specifically on in-vivo diagnosis and simulating long-term effects. Bio: Ankush Aggarwal is a Senior Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. 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