Full Professor
Strategic program(s):
Biography
Our research group focuses on biofabrication and biomaterials design, in particular for the regeneration of (osteo) chondral defects. We are developing novel biofabriaction strategies, as well and “bioinks” for 3D printing. These hydrogel-based “inks” are both designed to drive specific differentiation of the embedded and/or endogenous cells, as well as to allow fabrication with high shape fidelity in order to generate constructs that are a blueprint of the real tissue. In addition, we are adopting bioreactor technology to mature the generated tissue constructs. Finally, approaches towards the translation of the constructs in veterinary (equine) and human clinics are pursued, including its use as an in vitro platform for testing.
Areas of interest
- Joint regeneration
- Biofabrication
- Biomaterial development
- Bioreactors
- Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds
- Nutrient limitation
Research aim
We focus on biofabrication technologies & regenerative models to create lifelike tissue implants and advanced disease models. We aim to revolutionize treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries and better understanding of tissue health.
Go to groupAnna Prize 2017, Anna Foundation and Nederlandse Orthopaedische Vereniging
Nanonica Prize 2015 for the breakthrough of the year in the field of nanotechnology, Nanonica Europe
ERC Consolidator Grant ERC-2014-CoG_647426
NWO Veni Fellowship: Printen van levend kraakbeen
