TWA 30
Tissue Engineering
Tissue engineering is a rapidly
developing field that offers new approaches to treat the loss or malfunction of
various tissues and organs. The capability to engineer new functional tissues
will have an enormous impact on the quality of life of patients in the near
future. The incorporation of cells into scaffolds or biomaterials to produce a
functional tissue is a key approach in tissue engineering. Scaffolds should be
biocompatible, allow cell adhesion, promote cell growth, and maintain
differentiated cell phenotype. Synthetic and naturally-derived polymers,
inorganic ceramics, and composite materials have been used to create various
scaffolds.
The objective of this TWA was to:
- Review current methods for characterising the properties of biomaterials, scaffolds, and cells used for tissue engineering. The initial phase will focus on biomaterials and cells for engineering bone tissue
- Develop new methods for characterising the physical, chemical, and biological properties of biomaterials, scaffolds, and cells.
- Establish standard protocols for the preparation and characterisation of biomaterials and cells utilised in tissue engineering
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