Invited Paper IPF+AS+BI+NS-MoM10
Bioprinting for Translational Applications: The Quest for Whole Organ Fabrication

Monday, October 22, 2018, 11:20 am, Room 101B

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has emerged as an innovative scientific field that focuses on developing new approaches to repairing cells, tissues and organs. Over the years, various engineering strategies have been developed to build functional tissues and organs for clinical applications. However, challenges still exist in developing complex tissue systems. In recent years, 3D bioprinting has emerged as an innovative tool that enables rapid construction of complex 3D tissue structures with precision and reproducibility. This developing field promises to revolutionize the field of medicine addressing the dire need for tissues and organs suitable for surgical reconstruction. In this session novel and versatile approaches to building tissue structures using 3D printing technology will be discussed. Clinical perspectives unique to 3D printed structures will also be discussed.