Everyone loves the story of an underdog, and Dr. Luiz Bertassoni shared part of his remarkable story of perseverance in our latest podcast episode! He covered his academic training spanning 3 continents, his research applying engineering tools to biology to study cancer and regenerative medicine, his favorite scientific travels, building an innovative new research center, his love of surfing and music, and more.

https://www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-luiz-bertassoni/

This episode was made possible with support from Innovative Research.

#OHSU #tissueengineering #engineering #BME #biomedicalengineering #cancerresearch #cancer #biology #biotech #science #STEM #research #podcast #podcasts #SciComm #ScienceCommunication

Cells battle for survival by exerting force! A groundbreaking study reveals why mechanical strength—not size—determines which cells live or die.

#CellBiology #CancerResearch #TissueEngineering

https://geekoo.news/cell-showdowns-how-force-determines-which-cells-thrive-or-die/

🧪🔬🧬💠 Biomaterial design principles to accelerate #bone tissue #engineering

Dewey & Harley, 2022

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92014-2_3

#biomaterials #biomineralization #collagen #metals #autograft #tissueengineering #regenerativemedicine #implants #bioengineering #science #physics #biology #chemistry

🔬🦴🩻🧪 Multifaceted bone response to immunomodulatory magnesium implants: Osteopromotion at the interface and adipogenesis in the bone marrow 🔍

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122779

#biomaterials #tissueengineering #regenerativemedicine #biology #implants #inflammation #immunomodulation #fibrosis #medicine #healthcare #engineering #magnesium #science

🔬🦴🧪 Magnesium implant degradation provides immunomodulatory and proangiogenic effects and attenuates peri-implant fibrosis in soft tissues" 🔎

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.02.014

#biomaterials #tissueengineering #regenerativemedicine #biology #implants #inflammation #immunomodulation #fibrosis #medicine #healthcare #engineering #magnesium #science

#mSLAb: An #OpenSource masked #stereolithography (#mSLA) #bioprinter:

-based on Phrozen Sonic Mini 4 K
-#Arduino-temperature control & #humidification of the printing chamber

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2024.e00543
#DIYbio #lab #instruments #hydrogel #3Dprinting #TissueEngineering

3D Bioprinting Assembles Functional Human Brain Tissue for The First Time  
Scientists have developed a 3D bioprinting platform that assembles functional human neural tissues............
#3Dbioprinting #Bioprinting #brain #neurons #TissueEngineering
Umesh Prasad

https://www.scientificeuropean.co.uk/technology/3d-bioprinting-assembles-functional-human-brain-tissue-for-the-first-time/