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Section of 3D Tissues and Biofabrication

«With a background in biotechnology, material sciences and tissue engineering my main interest is developing novel tissue models for industrial applications focusing on substance testing. To do so, depending on the application we are choosing the appropriate technology ranging from simple microtissue models to complex bioprinted co-culture tissue models.»

Dr. Markus Rimann, Head of Section

The goal of our research activities is to culture human cells under physiological conditions. To do so, we employ different three-dimensional (3D) cell culture systems. Depending on the application the cells are cultured in scaffold-free or in scaffold-based systems. We have expertise in bioprinting for many years and use the promising technology successfully in industry-driven projects. Bioprinting allows producing living tissues in a layer-by-layer mode by depositing cells, (extracellular) matrix and bioactive molecules precisely in 3D space. The 3D tissues are developed for drug and substance testing, as well as for personalized medicine.

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Our research laboratories provide a modern infrastructure and methodological expertise.

We offer our project partners a wide range of cooperation opportunities. Customized solutions are provided in the frame of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and directly or third party funded projects (Innosuisse, SNF, Foundations, EU projects).

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