Instructive Surfaces and Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Using Radiation Technology. (conducted jointly with F23030)

This CRP will support interested institutions in the preparation and testing of instructive scaffolds and surfaces using radiation technology to create tissue grafts and help to decrease the need for human donors. It could also be considered as a forum for information, knowledge and technology exchange among participating institutions and could facilitate the formation of a network of specialists from the diverse disciplines involved. Radiation technologies can play an important role in facilitating and accelerating the development of tissue engineering by addressing some of the challenges and opportunities involved, such as preparation/optimization of instructive scaffolds and their sterilization. The CRP is jointly conducted by the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences (NAPC) and the Division of Human Health (NAHU) within the IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications. While NAPC will implement the part related to the development and testing of the instructive surfaces and scaffolds, NAHU will carry out the biomedical application part related to the end uses of the instructive surfaces and scaffolds.