Project description
The aim is to develop biodegradable scaffolds which are able to release bioactive substances supporting the formation of new bone or cartilage tissues (e.g. growth factors, peptides, exosomes from stem cells or plant cells), chemicals supporting angiogeneis or drugs (e.g. antibiotics). Foam scaffolds based on collagen, tricalcium phosphates (alpha-TCP, beta-TCP, hydroxyapatite (HA), ceramic scaffolds based on TCP and HA with different nanostructure or microstructure. Moreover, composites with nano/microparticles will be prepared for drug delivery.
Scaffolds will be characterised with physico-chemical methods, SEM etc., seeded with cells – cell lines, stem cells, coculture with other cell types, and tested for cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation. Selected scaffolds will be tested in vivo (on rats, rabbits, pigs) and evaluated histologically.
Candidate profile
M.Sc. (Mgr.) degree or equivalent in molecular/cellular biology, biochemistry, or medicine; strong interest in cell and molecular biology
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