The PRISM-LT project not only addresses the technological hurdles of controlled printability but also aligns with broader societal and scientific needs. By creating a nexus between cutting-edge advancements in biofabrication and tissue engineering, PRISM-LT aims to contribute significantly to the understanding and application of Engineered Living Materials. The envisioned impacts of the project extend beyond the laboratory, holding the promise of transformative applications in various fields, including biofabrication, tissue engineering, and beyond.
While tackling specific biomedical and food applications the platform is very flexible and has several applications. During the project PRISM-Lt will put its platform to the test by developing biomaterials for i) organoids as in vitro models for preclinical research, which could aid in discovering and testing of new drugs or therapies, and ii) synthetic meat that closely mimics its natural counterpart, incorporating typical marbling, texture, nutritional values, and safety.
Identifying these impactful results, the potential for further uptake and success becomes apparent. Areas requiring attention may include additional research to fine-tune and expand the platform's capabilities, demonstrations to showcase its real-world applicability, access to markets and financial support for scaling up production, commercialization efforts to bring these innovations to market, intellectual property rights (IPR) support to protect the project's innovations, internationalization strategies for global reach, and a supportive regulatory and standardization framework to facilitate widespread adoption. These considerations collectively form a roadmap for ensuring the sustained impact, scalability, and success of the PRISM-LT project.
