Project description
3D printing to restore a damaged heart
Ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) is the leading single cause of death in Europe. Biomedical researchers are seeking solutions in self-repairing mechanisms of tissues or organs. However, the most promising solution lies in advancements in cell reprogramming, biomaterials or 3D printing combined with the profound study of myocardial physiology. The EU-funded BRAV3 project will develop a lasting biological device able to pump alongside a damaged heart through the engineering of a regenerative tissue with the use of biomaterials, stem cells and advanced computational modelling with 3D printable designs. By developing biological ventricular assist devices (BioVADs), BRAV3 will bring a quantum leap in regenerative medicine and its translation towards the clinic, as well as impact the development of novel medical technologies whilst greatly advancing our knowledge on human heart development.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyenvironmental biotechnologybioremediationbioreactors
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologycells technologiesstem cells
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiophysics
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringadditive manufacturing
- medical and health sciencesclinical medicinetransplantation
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
31080 Pamplona
Spain
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Participants (16)
5612 AE Eindhoven
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3000 Leuven
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97080 Wurzburg
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28020 Madrid
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3584 CX Utrecht
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08028 Barcelona
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2781-901 Oeiras
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48270 Markina-xemein
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50009 Zaragoza
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50010 Zaragoza
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H91 Galway
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5145 PW Waalwijk
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08012 Barcelona
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Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.
1069-211 Lisboa
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00189 Roma
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31192 Aranguren
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