
1. University of Minho and Vice-President of Institute 3Bs / 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; 2. ICVS/3B’s - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
Materials science; Bioprinting; Nanotechnology; Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; ln vitro models
Dear Colleagues:
Bioprinting technologies have the potential to transform 3D in vitro cell and tissue culture allowing for more realistic modeling of tissue/organ development, physiology, and disease progression as compared to traditional 2D culturing systems and animal models. In this Special Issue, we welcome original contributions addressing the current achievements and future challenges involving the design and engineering strategies for mimicking tissue complexity, customization of bioinks and bioprinting techniques, and proof of concept works and functional studies involving bioprinted in vitro 3D models for better understanding of the pathogenesis and applications in the testing/validation of drugs and drugs candidates, cancer research and personalized medicine.
Machine learning-generated compression modulus database for 3D printing of gelatin methacryloyl
Biomimetically hierarchical scaffolds drive critical-sized osteochondral tissue regeneration
Ink comparison for extrusion-based bioprinting in the context of breast cancer and melanoma models
Development and characterization of graphene derivative-GelMA hybrid bioinks for the generation of bioartificial tissue substitutes via 3D bioprinting