3D bioprinting hiPSC-derived neural tissues

Tissue engineering (TE) is the science focused on the creation of tissues that resemble the human physiology. The end goal of TE is to create tissues model diseases modeling, test therapeutics, and for regenerative medicine purposes. To create such tissues, a combination of cells, biomaterials, and growth factors are needed in order to create a suitable environment for the tissues to mature and survive. Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have been widely used in the field of TE due to their abilities to become into any type of cell found in our body and create another stem cell. 3D bioprinting is a technique in TE that creates living tissues based on specifications provided in a digital file and can be patient-specific by using the cells from the own patient. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Willerth

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Partner:

Aspect Biosystems Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

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