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Hybrid Bioprinting (Hybprinting) for Multi-functional Interface Engineering

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Tissue engineering, facilitated by interdisciplinary engineering and biomedical

technologies, aims to develop biological substitutes for restoring or enhancing tissue function.

Engineering tissues, particularly multi-functional tissue interfaces, presents significant

challenges due to their diverse mechanical, topographical, and biological properties. Dr. Jiannan

Li's research focuses on developing advanced multi-functional manufacturing techniques, such

as the hybrid bioprinter (Hybprinter), to address these challenges. The printing technology

enables seamless integration of soft-rigid materials covering a range of mechanical properties

spanning six orders of magnitude, as well as the ability to pattern thousands of different

biological cues. The study proposes leveraging the Hybprinter to effectively recapitulate tissue

interfaces, offering novel opportunities for applications in multi-tissue engineering, smart

medical implants, and human-machine interface engineering. Some studies have led to

successful discoveries in improving cancer targeted therapy, as well as large bone defect

regeneration.