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Kroto: Skin Tissue Engineering

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  • Duration: 4 mins
  • Publication date: 03 Jul 2006

Abstract

Tissue Engineering at the University of Sheffield uses a patient's own cells to grow restorative tissue. This autologous approach overcomes both the shortage of donor organs and the complexities of matching translogous tissue. The objective is to meet clinical needs through the production of tissue engineered medical products (TEMPs) and to prove these in clinical trials.

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    Geof Tomlinson

    Kroto Research Institute, Directo

    Geof Tomlinson, Director Kroto Research Institute Professor Tomlinson is very active in promoting multidisciplinary research and currently is working with researchers in Engineering Materials, Physics and Chemistry departments at the University of Sheffield and other leading universities. A recent development is the establishment of a new Division of Aerospace Engineering which offers multidisciplinary teaching and research accross the Faculty of Engineering, which is under the Directorship of Professor Tomlinson. Professor Tomlinson has also recently been appointed as the Research Director of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Division at the University.
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    Steve Banwart

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    Gwendolen Reilly

    Kroto Research Institute, Lecturer in Tissue Engineering

    Gwen combines her previous experience of cell biomechanics, biomaterials and cell differentiation to examine the effects of mechanical stimulation in the tissue engineering of bone and cartilage. Mechanical stimuli examined include dynamic compression; stretch and fluid flow induced shear stresses. She is building a research group which will address the question of how skeletal cells respond to a mechanical stimulus by organizing the proteins and mineral they secrete in a way which enhances the strength of the matrix. This information can then be used to manipulate tissue engineered structures in order to induce structurally sound matrix formation. This research encompasses investigating biomaterials scaffolds and their structures in order to determine which materials will best support matrix production.
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