Expertise
Expertise has been developed in polymer synthesis, biomaterial modification, and advanced 3D bioprinting techniques for regenerative medicine. Specific research focus has been directed toward the functionalization of natural polymers such as gelatin, pectin, alginate, and carboxymethyl cellulose to obtain photo-crosslinkable hybrid bioinks with tunable mechanical, rheological, and degradation properties.
Comprehensive experience has been gained in analytical and physicochemical characterization methods, including NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD, TGA, and microscopy (optical, fluorescence, and confocal). Proficiency has also been demonstrated in mechanical and rheological testing of hydrogels, bioresin preparation, and volumetric additive manufacturing using the Tomolite™ VAM platform.
Biological evaluations have been conducted on cell-laden hydrogels to assess cytocompatibility and cellular distribution within bioprinted constructs. Additional expertise extends to cocrystallization, drug delivery, and material–cell interaction studies, integrating knowledge from both pharmaceutical and bioengineering disciplines.
This interdisciplinary expertise enables the design and fabrication of biocompatible, structurally stable, and functionally adaptive materials for biomedical applications, with a particular emphasis on cardiac tissue and vascular scaffolds
Publications
Title: 3D bioprinted cell-laden GrooveNeuroTube: a multifunctional platform for ex vivo neural cell migration and growth studies.
Litowczenko, J., Richter, Y., Ismael, H., Popenda, Ł., Ostrowski, A., Fiedorowicz, K., Rodriguez-Cabello, J. C., Wychowaniec, J. K., & Tadyszak, K.
Biofabrication, Accepted Manuscript (Online 9 September 2025).
DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ae0550