Novel piezoelectirc peptide-based scaffold for 3D cell culture

Project description

An innovative scaffold for cell culture

Regenerative medicine entails the repair, replacement or restoration of damaged cells or tissues. Key to this strategy is the effective culture of stem or differentiated cells in vitro. To address technical issues associated with in vitro cell cultures, the EU-funded PiezoGel project has developed a novel system that combines a cell-supporting hydrogel with piezoelectric peptides capable of generating electrical energy in response to mechanical deformation. Researchers will optimise the PiezoGel technology for the in vitro growth of organoid cultures as well as for stem cell differentiation. Future applications include tissue regeneration and drug development.

Fields of science

• medical and health sciences › basic medicine › pharmacology and pharmacy › drug discovery
• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules
• medical and health sciences › medical biotechnology › cells technologies › stem cells
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electrical engineering › piezoelectrics

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2020-POC - Call for proposals for ERC Proof of Concept Grant

Call for proposal

ERC-2020-PoC

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Funding Scheme

ERC-POC-LS - ERC Proof of Concept Lump Sum Pilot

Host institution

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

Net EU contribution

€ 150 000,00

Address

Ramat Aviv
69978 Tel Aviv
Israel

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Beneficiaries (1)

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

Israel

Net EU contribution

€ 150 000,00

Address

Ramat Aviv
69978 Tel Aviv

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

No data