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Advancing Bone Tissue Engineering: Biologically Active Bioinks for On-Demand Microvascularized Bone Biofabrication

Descrizione del progetto

Modelli ossei vascolarizzati per la medicina rigenerativa

I difetti ossei causati da traumi o malattie possono compromettere gravemente la mobilità e la qualità della vita; la mancanza di modelli di laboratorio che replichino fedelmente la complessa struttura dell’osso, in particolare la sua fitta rete vascolare, limita lo sviluppo di trattamenti efficaci. Sostenuto dal programma di azioni Marie Skłodowska-Curie, il progetto MiVasBone si propone di sviluppare modelli ossei di laboratorio 3D avanzati che includano strutture funzionali simili ai vasi sanguigni. Grazie a una combinazione di biostampa 3D, microfluidica e biomateriali intelligenti, i ricercatori creeranno tessuti ossei viventi caratterizzati da un migliore apporto di nutrienti e una maggiore sopravvivenza cellulare, modelli che aiuteranno gli scienziati a comprendere in maniera migliore la biologia ossea e a sviluppare trattamenti più efficaci per la riparazione e la rigenerazione delle ossa.

Obiettivo

Bone defects resulting from trauma, and pathological conditions compromise skeletal structure and function, leading to reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, and substantial global healthcare costs. Understanding and addressing these conditions requires reliable and sustainable 3D in vitro models of healthy and diseased bone tissue to advance knowledge of bone biology and develop new treatments; however, the inherent complexity of bone microcapillary architecture and biology has long hindered their development. To overcome this, MiVasBone project, proposes a pioneering bone-vascularized tissue-engineered platform that integrates advanced bioengineering strategies to replicate physiologically relevant bone environments. The approach combines microfluidics, 3D bioprinting, and multifunctional degradable hydrogel networks to generate vascularized bone models. A central innovation is the bioprinting of degradable osteoblast-laden liquid-core microcapsules, which serve as modular units forming microchannel networks replicating native vascular branching patterns, enhancing cellular viability, nutrient delivery, and tissue integration. By merging biomaterials science, biofabrication, and cell biology within a multidisciplinary framework, MiVasBone will provide transformative insights into bone-vascular biology, accelerate novel therapeutic development, and establish robust platforms for translational research, including drug testing and disease modeling. Leveraging world-class facilities at USFD and guided by Profs. Frederik Claeyssens and Gwendolen Reilly, and Dr. Mehdi Khanmohammadi, the project ensures expert training in material science, biofabrication and tissue engineering. This two-way knowledge transfer guarantees research excellence while advancing the Fellow’s career. Success will deliver substantial health and societal benefits for the EU/worldwide by establishing advanced in vitro platforms for drug discovery and improving therapies for bone diseases.

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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 276 187,92
Indirizzo
FIRTH COURT WESTERN BANK
S10 2TN SHEFFIELD
Regno Unito
Regione
Yorkshire and the Humber South Yorkshire Sheffield
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Costo totale
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