Biofabrication technology, as presented by Biofabrication UMC Utrecht, involves the creation of functional tissues for potential clinical applications, primarily in the field of regenerative medicine. In broad terms, this technology addresses the challenges of cell sensitivity by providing a controlled environment for cell growth and maturation.
The expertise required for biofabrication is multidisciplinary, involving knowledge in fields such as biology, materials science, engineering, and medicine.
The team at UMC Utrecht includes some of the world’s most respected scientists in biofabrication, who work together,
continuously benefiting from each other’s work, and combining techniques and applications in an accelerated way.
The instrumentation used in biofabrication includes various forms of 3D (bio)printing, such as volumetric bioprinting, melt electrowriting (MEW) printing, and Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) printing. These techniques allow for the precise placement of cells, the creation of supportive structures, and the addition of signaling molecules to direct cell growth and maturation. The power of biofabrication technology lies in combining these printing techniques to create clinically relevant printed tissue structures based on the combination of cells and materials.
Biofabrication Facility Utrecht
Regenerative Medicine Centre Utrecht (RMCU)
Uppsalalaan 8
3584 CT, Utrecht
The Netherlands
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