Project description
3D-printed scaffolds for bone regeneration
Bone reconstruction represents a significant healthcare challenge with autografts not suitable for large bone defects and allografts complicated by immunorejection. The EU-funded SBR project develops a smart implant approach for controllable and fast restoration. The proposed solution involves creation of 3D-printed medical-grade polymer scaffolds with embedded stem cells and bioactive factors customised for patient pathology and physiology. In addition, the scaffold design will enable addition of different sensors for monitoring implant performance based on biocompatible conductive 3D printing inks. Finally, the project will test in vivo proof of concept in studies with large animal models and also elaborate the regulatory and commercialisation strategy for future clinical testing.
Fields of science
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologytissue engineering
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologycells technologiesstem cells
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepathology
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
265 04 Rio Patras
Greece
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Participants (9)
33600 Pessac
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08225 Terrassa
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13790 Rousset
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2000 Neuchatel
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13288 Marseille
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LS2 9JT Leeds
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81675 Muenchen
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66386 St Ingbert
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
08014 Barcelona
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.