University of Notre Dame · Engineering3D Vascular Bioprinting Lab
Yanliang Zhang · Notre Dame, Indiana
Research Focus
Dr. Yanliang Zhang's lab at the University of Notre Dame focuses on advancing 3D bioprinting technology to create complex, functional blood vessel structures. By integrating various printing methods, their goal is to develop improved vascular tissues that can perform essential biological functions and facilitate tissue repair. This cutting-edge research has the potential to significantly impact regenerative medicine and organ engineering.
bioprintingvascular engineeringtissue engineering3D printingbiomimeticsaerosol jet printingextrusion printingmicrofluidicsliver tissuesvascularization
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop hybrid bioprinting technologies to create complex vascular structures.
AIM 02Investigate the integration of multi-material printing methods for tissue engineering.
AIM 03Enhance the resolution and complexity of bioprinted blood vessels.
AIM 04Create functional liver tissues using advanced vascularization techniques.
AIM 05Validate the performance of fabricated vascular structures in vitro and in vivo.
Skills the Lab Values
3D bioprintingbiomaterials synthesismicrochannel fabricationaerosol jet printingextrusion printinghydrogel preparationtissue culture techniquescomputer-aided design (CAD)mechanical testingdata visualization
Output against the department
Publications191top 50% of dept.140th of 278
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Citations5.7kbottom 44% of dept.156th of 278
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