Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering
We have developed a simple and versatile method to fabricate a novel category of 3D porous scaffolds, i.e. the inverse opal scaffolds. These scaffolds possess highly uniform and tightly controlled spherical pores, which can be used as a generic platform for generating functional tissue substitutes. A series publications reflect our endeavors in the development of a series of scaffolds made of biocompatible/biodegradable materials that could modulate neovessel formation, promote osteogenesis by inclusion of mineral nanoparticles, and regenerate skeletal muscles, through precise control over the pore properties of the scaffolds. Our recent focus in this area has shifted towards 3D bioprinting for spatiotemporal fabrication of biological tissues and tissue models.
We have developed a simple and versatile method to fabricate a novel category of 3D porous scaffolds, i.e. the inverse opal scaffolds. These scaffolds possess highly uniform and tightly controlled spherical pores, which can be used as a generic platform for generating functional tissue substitutes. A series publications reflect our endeavors in the development of a series of scaffolds made of biocompatible/biodegradable materials that could modulate neovessel formation, promote osteogenesis by inclusion of mineral nanoparticles, and regenerate skeletal muscles, through precise control over the pore properties of the scaffolds. Our recent focus in this area has shifted towards 3D bioprinting for spatiotemporal fabrication of biological tissues and tissue models.
