Instructive Surfaces and Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Using Radiation Technology. (Conducted Jointly with E31007)

This CRP will support interested institutions in 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 would also be considered as a forum for information, knowledge, and technology exchange among participating institutions and facilitate the formation of a network between the diverse disciplines involved. Radiation technologies plays a role in facilitating and accelerating the development of tissue engineering by addressing some of its challenges and opportunities, 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). 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.