Dear Colleagues:

Part of a complex process known as biofabrication, bioprinting is a 3-DP technique that combines living cells and supportive biomaterials into so-called bioinks. These bioinks are printed into pre-specified computer-generated designs with the goal of eventually maturing into specific tissues and improving cell differentiation by local control of material deposition.

Bioprinting is a core technology in the field of biofabrication that allows the automated positioning of cells, biomaterials and biological factors towards the production of complex and functional 3D constructs for several biomedical applications. 

Bioprinting has been used in medicine since around 2007 and has been employed to help study or recreate almost every tissue, cartilage, and organ in the body. Medical applications for 3D printing are expanding rapidly and are expected to revolutionize health care. Medical uses for 3D printing, both actual and potential, can be organized into several broad categories, including: tissue and organ fabrication; creation of customized prosthetics, implants, and anatomical models; and pharmaceutical research regarding drug dosage forms, delivery, and discovery. The application of 3D printing in medicine can provide many benefits, including: the customization and personalization of medical products, drugs, and equipment; cost-effectiveness; increased productivity; the democratization of design and manufacturing; and enhanced collaboration.

In this Special Issue “Advances in Medical Applications of Bioprinting”, we aim to present a collection of papers detailing the most recent developments in the research of 3D bioprinting for medical applications. This encompasses but not limited to up-to-date bioprinting technologies, material selection for bioprinting, designs and numerical procedures, biological assessment, repair and regeneration concepts, clinical trials based on 3D printing, Original Research, Reviews, Perspectives and Opinions are welcome in this collection. This article collection thrives to inspire, inform, and provide direction and guidance to researchers in the field.