The Business of Biofabrication

Researchers at the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research(LACDR) have continued to test their models to enhance the testing and development of cancer immunotherapies. Using 3D bioprinting technology, they create mini-tumors in a collagen gel that closely mimics human tissue. This method allows them to observe real-time interactions between these mini-tumors and immune cells, providing…

A recent study published in Science Direct highlights a new idea of integrating borate bioactive glass (BBG) with sodium alginate (SA) to enhances both printing precision and biocompatibility. This development has potential value for the creation of complex biological structures, including bone and soft tissue implants. Figure taken directly from publication. Sodium alginate, a natural…

The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials recently done by the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, demonstrates the potential of Egg White Methacryloyl (EWMA) hydrogels as a versatile and highly functional bioink for 3D bioprinting. Why Egg Whites? Egg whites (EW) are rich in proteins like ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, and lysozyme, which provide excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity,…

Dr. Josephine Wu, a researcher at Trinity College Dublin, is making noise in the field of tissue engineering with her innovative project, OPTO-BIOPRINTING. Supported by an €800,000 Wellcome Early Career Award, Dr. Wu aims to develop a novel approach to creating living tissues. OPTO-BIOPRINTING seeks to overcome current challenges in tissue engineering by leveraging the…

Introduction Bioprinting human tissues and organs that include biomimetic vascular networks is becoming increasingly essential in the field of regenerative medicine. The major challenge lies in creating perfusable channels within cellular and acellular matrices that mirror the complex structures of native blood vessels. A recent study by Stankey et al., published in Advanced Materials, introduces…