Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · EngineeringVascular Tissue Engineering Lab
Ibrahim Ozbolat · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Ibrahim Ozbolat's lab focuses on innovative approaches in tissue engineering, specifically using 3D printing technologies to create vascularized tissues. They are developing new techniques that utilize air as a 'ink' in 3D bioprinting to overcome challenges in creating stable vascular networks. By combining microsurgery with bioprinting, the lab aims to improve the vascularization of tissue grafts for better clinical outcomes in reconstructive surgery.
3D printingbioprintingtissue engineeringvascularizationmicrosurgerybone regenerationangiogenesishydrogelsscaffold technology
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a new 3D printing technology using air as an ink for creating vascular channels in hydrogels.
AIM 02Investigate the integration of microsurgery with 3D printing to enhance tissue graft vascularization.
AIM 03Demonstrate the application of advanced bioprinting in constructing vascularized bone tissue.
AIM 04Assess the scalability of microsurgical techniques in enhancing the survival of bioprinted grafts.
Skills the Lab Values
3D bioprintinghydrogel formulationmicrosurgical techniquestissue culturein vitro experimentsimmunohistochemistrylaser Doppler angiographymicro-computed tomographybiomaterials preparation
Output against the department
Publications236top 37% of dept.103rd of 278
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Citations15ktop 26% of dept.73rd of 278
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