Creating a special bioink that can conduct electricity for medical applications.
Development of An Optoelectronically Active Bioink
This study is exploring a new kind of bioink that can help grow cells and conduct electricity, which could lead to better treatments for repairing damaged tissues in patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10721336 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new type of bioink that is capable of conducting electricity, which could be used in various medical applications such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The approach involves combining biological materials with electronic properties to create a substance that can support cell growth while also facilitating electrical signaling. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatments that utilize this innovative bioink for repairing or regenerating damaged tissues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients needing advanced treatments for tissue damage or degeneration.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve tissue repair or regeneration may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for tissue repair and regeneration, enhancing recovery outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of bioinks is gaining traction, the specific combination of optoelectronic properties in bioinks is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cheng, Huanyu — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Cheng, Huanyu
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.