iBB researchers are part of the project ELECTROBONE – Electroconductive scaffolds combined with biomimetic bioreactors for improved bone investigation and regeneration, funded under the Unite! Alliance Seed Fund Initiative for Research.
The project brings together Politecnico di Torino (Italy), Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal), and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain) to advance bone tissue engineering through an innovative, multidisciplinary approach that integrates materials science, bioengineering, and cellular biology.
ELECTROBONE aims to combine electroconductive 3D scaffolds, human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation within a biomimetic bioreactor that replicates bone-like physiological conditions. This advanced in-vitro model will help deepen understanding of bone regeneration mechanisms and support the development of new therapeutic strategies for non-union fractures and delayed bone healing — major clinical challenges in ageing populations.
At iBB, researchers will apply their expertise in stem-cell-based in-vitro models and additive manufacturing of scaffolds, reinforcing the institute’s mission to engineer innovative solutions for human health.
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