3D BIOPRINTING

3D BIOPRINTING

by Nikesh Patel 1

by Nikesh Patel 2OverviewIntroduction.Process.Technology.Advantages.Disadvantages.Second Life.Video .Conclusions.

Introduction.3D bio-printing helps constructing living human tissues and organs

According to NHS 6,977 people are waiting for transplants and 616 received transplant.

Printing process is done by using layer-by-layer printing approach to generate desired part of the body .

3D can be used to print human organs like the liver, kidney, aortic valve or even heart.

by Nikesh Patel 3

by Nikesh Patel 4Process.Directed by software; Bioink and cartridge of Hydrogel are loaded into the 3D bio printer and printed on bio-paper . Printer prints first layer of the water-based gel, collagen and second Bioink cells .Bio-paper dissolves and layers blend together building up the human organs.

Technology.by Nikesh Patel 5Organovo NovoGen MMX bioprinterIncludes 2 print heads: one for placing human cells and one for the hydrogel matrix.Can produce blood vessels, nerves conduit and organs.

Advantages by Nikesh Patel 6The waiting list for transplant can be reduced considerably.

High precise resolution scan can be obtained and software can calculate the exact size of the desired replacement (e.g. bones).

Quick process,10 days to print an average sized liver and lobe. Time will be reduced considerably as the technology advances.

Disadvantages by Nikesh Patel 7It will bring a major ethical and moral debate on its use .

Implanted organ can be rejected as body cant accept them as functional tissue.

The cost of printers are very expensive.

Video.by Nikesh Patel 8

Second Life by Nikesh Patel 9

by Nikesh Patel 10Social Media

Conclusionsby Nikesh Patel 11Master course of 3D bio-printing human body parts launched at Queensland University of Technology in Australia in may 2014.

3D bio-printing facilities with the ability to print human organs and tissue will advance faster than general understanding and acceptance of the ramifications of this technology," Pete Basiliere

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References by Nikesh Patel 12http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2658315

https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D749wZSlb0 http://forums.osgrid.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2233

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140509-master-course-of-3d-bio-printing-human-body-parts-launched.html

http://www.invetech.com.au/portfolio/life-sciences/3d-bioprinter-world-first-print-human-tissue/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10629531/The-next-step-3D-printing-the-human-body.html

http://www.organovo.com