Regenerative Medicine Joint CDTs and UKSB Conference 2021

Hugo Bell, MMM Lab member, has presented at the #futureleadersinregenmed Joint CDTs & @UKSBiomaterials Conference our work on titanium scaffolds design and manufacture for tissue engineering and bone repair.

Titanium porous scaffolds are widely researched due to their excellent mechanical and osteoconductive properties for regenerative medicine applications. Although progress has been made in ascertaining desired stiffness (derived from porosity) and optimum pore size (for osteoinduction) to enhance load-bearing bone healing, it remains unclear what pore design can accelerate osseointegration. Working within the mechanical and osteoconductive boundaries, to prevent stress-shielding and counteract aseptic loosening, different designs were explored to find what geometrical cues can assist the total commitment of pre-osteoblasts. Our immediate results show that scaffold design has an impact on cell attachment, proliferation and differentiation.

This Joint Conference, held virtually from 15th to 17th June 2021, has brought together 150+ researchers working in areas such as Bioengineered Models, Clinical and Patient Benefits from Applications, Enabling Technologies and Materials Patterning at UK and Ireland Universities and Research Centres.