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Video of Riccardo Levato (Jean Leray award 2021).

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First and Last Name: Ksenia Menshikh
Student/PhD/Postdoc: PhD Candidate
Institute: Università del Piemonte Orientale
Department: Department of Health Sciences
Group leader: Prof. Lia Rimondini (INNOVATION Lab)
Matrix Marvel: Stem Cells Thriving on Bone-Mimicking Scaffolds
Short description of image: In our studies, I am searching for a synthetic scaffold suitable for the use as a bone-like environment in 3D models of skeletal diseases in vitro. This scanning electron microscopy image shows extracellular matrix (pink) produced by primary mesenchymal stem cells seeded on the 3D-printed tricalcium phosphate scaffold (its granules are in blue). * The fact that the cells produced abundant amounts of matrix and integrated in the scaffold’s microstructure indicates that the tricalcium phosphate scaffold is cytocompatible and can potentially play role of a bone-like environment - at least, from the point of observations in vitro.
Instrument used to produce the image: Scanning Electron Microscope JSM-IT500 by Leica.


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Meik NEUFURTH

Dr.
Meik NEUFURTH; Germany
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University - Institute for Physiological Chemistry

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Biography
After studies of molecular biology, immunology and microbiology I obtained my Ph.D. in molecular biology at the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz in 2011. Since June 2012 I am holding a position in the ERC advanced investigator group of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner E.G. Müller at the University Medical Center in Mainz. Since 2014 I am the head of the 3D-bioprinting lab. I am further educated as a project leader of genetic engineering facilities as well as in basic and advanced GMP. Since 2019 I am the head of the quality assurance department within our certified GMP-compliant manufacturing facility.

Expertise
My work mainly focusses on the development of innovative biomaterials for biomedical applications. Especially bone and cartilage regeneration as well as the treatment of chronic wounds are the central topics of my work. Since 2014, I am the head of the 3D-bioprinting lab within our ERC advanced investigator group at the university medical center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University in Mainz. In this function and in cooperation with Envisiontec, the well-known creator of the 3D-bioplotter, I was able to develop the novel PrintRoll system to market maturity. The central pivotal point of my work is the morphogenetically active natural biopolymer polyphosphate. In the last months I managed to set up a certified GMP-compliant manufacturing facility for the production of sodium-polyphosphate in pharmaceutical quality. This API will soon be used in clinical trials to show its potential in the treatment of chronic wounds.
Publications
https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=edrT44AAAAAJ&hl=de&oi=ao

ESB News

PhD position available in the Regenerative Medicine Technologies (RMT) Lab, Bellinzona, Switzerland

PhD position available in the Regenerative Medicine Technologies (RMT) Lab, Bellinzona, Switzerland

The RMT Lab invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Biomedical Sciences for conducting research in the project entitled “A high-throughput microphysiological platform to analyze the role of the aging human vasculature in melanoma metastases”.

The 4 years project will deal with the identification of biological mechanisms driving the formation and progression of metastases in presence of aging blood vessels with the final goal of identifying translational opportunities to block this process.

The project involves the biofabrication of 3D microvascular networks (main focus on the blood brain barrier), their integration with high-throughput culture systems and the analysis of blood vessel-cancer cell interaction through multiple next-gen sequencing techniques and high-content screening.


Find more information here.
Postdoc position at the Polymers, Biopolymers Surfaces (PBS) Laboratory (UMR CNRS 6270)  Rouen, France

Postdoc position at the Polymers, Biopolymers Surfaces (PBS) Laboratory (UMR CNRS 6270) Rouen, France

The Polymers, Biopolymers Surfaces (PBS) Laboratory (UMR CNRS 6270) is seeking a postdoc with a strong background in immunoengineering, biomaterials and/or polymer chemistry. 

The successful candidate will contribute developing advanced biomaterials for cancer immunotherapy. This project aims to harness the potential of biomaterials to improve the delivery and efficacy of T cells in solid tumors, significantly impacting human health and expediting clinical translation.

The postdoctoral researcher will be employed by CNRS, Europe's largest fundamental science agency, and conduct research under Dr. Sidi A. Bencherif at the Polymers, Biopolymers Surfaces (PBS) Laboratory (UMR CNRS 6270), located at University Rouen Normandy. PBS, a joint research unit of CNRS and the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) Rouen Normandy, is associated with the Doctoral School of Chemistry and an interregional research center. PBS aims to develop innovative high-performance polymers through macromolecular chemistry, employing physical, physico-chemical, and biological approaches, and evaluating their functions in diverse environments, including biological systems. The PBS Laboratory comprises 46 permanent staff members, including 11 professors, 17 assistant professors, 2 CNRS researchers, 7 ITAs, and 9 BIATSSs. Researchers at PBS possess diverse expertise spanning chemistry, biology, and materials science, focusing on areas such as antimicrobial biomaterials, brain tissue reconstruction, and 3D bioprinted constructs for skin tissue engineering. Collaboration with Rouen University Hospital and international partners (e.g., USA, Europe) will further advance our research and facilitate translating research into clinical trials.

Find more information and apply here.

Postdoc position at AO Research Institute (ARI) Davos

Postdoc position at AO Research Institute (ARI) Davos

The AO Research Institute Davos is seeking a postdoc with a strong background in biopolymer chemistry and biomaterials!

https://esbiomaterials.eu/cms/jobs