Project

High Definition Biofabrication: The doorway to the future of medicine. From organ-on-chip towards advanced medical devices.

Code
F2021/IOF-Equip/016
Duration
01 May 2021 → 30 April 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Opthalmology not elsewhere classified
  • Engineering and technology
    • Biomaterials
    • Polymer processing
    • Tissue engineering
Keywords
two-photon polymerization multiphoton lithography tissue engineering organ-onchip medical device scaffolds submicron resolution laser-based 3D-printing
 
Project description

The present project covers acquisition of high definition bioprinting technology (multiphoton lithography). This technology enables a better mimic of the natural microcellular environment, and is especially essential for the generation of organ-on-chip technology. In this respect, the present project aims to develop the first truly functional cornea-on-chip for drug screening applications as a stepping stone towards other promising organ-on-chip tissue types. Besides this research project, the equipment also allows for short term collaborations with industry towards the development of hair growth scaffolds, custom organ-on-chips, smart patient-specific intraocular lenses and aid in the development of commercial bioinks. Apart from these near future industrial collaborations, it is anticipated that the equipment will also be a gateway towards more in depth collaborations aiding to generate the next generation (bio)fabrication market.