Catalyzing Tissue Engineering: Exploring the Microfluidic Frontier


21 Sept.			09:00 - 10:30



YOUNGINNOVATION		HEALTH & NANOMEDICINE
THE STATE OF RESEARCH COMMUNICATED BY YOUNG RESEARCHERS
TT.V - Technical Multi-Track with Parallel SYMPOSIA
Catalyzing Tissue Engineering: Exploring the Microfluidic Frontier
Co-organized with University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro and Sapienza University of Rome Chairs: Carlo Massimo CASCIOLA, Sapienza University of Rome & Chiara SCOGNAMIGLIO - CV, IIT, Rome
The convergence of microfluidics and tissue engineering has ushered in a new era of scientific exploration and innovation. This interdisciplinary field harnesses the power of fluid manipulation on a microscopic scale to revolutionize tissue regeneration. By seamlessly integrating microfluidic principles with the intricacies of tissue biology, researchers create three-dimensional in vitro tissue models that mimic physiological environments. The fusion of microfluidics and tissue engineering empowers researchers to faithfully replicate the microenvironmental conditions that profoundly influence tissue development, growth, and function. Through intricately designed microfluidic systems, factors like nutrient gradients, signaling molecule diffusion, and local fluid dynamics can be finely controlled. This level of precision enables the in-depth study of the impact of diverse factors on tissue development and maturation, as well as the assessment of potential therapeutic interventions. The applications of microfluidics in tissue engineering are both diverse and promising. Ranging from creating organ models for pharmaceutical research and personalized medicine to generating cell growth scaffolds and replicating pathological conditions for disease study, this technology opens new avenues for regenerative therapy. These advancements pave the way for the creation of more functional artificial tissues and a deeper understanding of biological mechanisms. In summary, the integration of microfluidics into tissue engineering offers a promising approach to tackling complex challenges in regenerative medicine. The ability to finely manipulate microenvironments and cellular interactions opens up exciting prospects for groundbreaking research and the development of innovative, tailored therapies.
*The symposium is part of the Special Event SE.I*
TT.V.F.1 SE.I.5.1	Introductive Keynote Kristina HAASE EMBL, Barcellona, Spain Engineering human microtissues to study development and disease
TT.V.F.2 SE.I.5.2	Ersilia FORNETTI - CV Center for Life Nano and Neuro Science, IIT Rome Microfluidics as a promising approach for modeling the human neuromuscular junction in vitro
TT.V.F.3 SE.I.5.3	Martina MARCOTULLI - CV Center for Life Nano and Neuro Science, IIT Rome Development of a low intensity pulsed ultrasound print-head to drive the differentiation of 3D bioprinted skeletal stem cells
TT.V.F.4 SE.I.5.4	Raffaele CRISPINO - CV Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care, IIT Naples Macroemulsions for triple action on obese subjects: bacteria inhibition, barrier thickening and inflammation reduction
TT.V.F.5 SE.I.5.5	Michele D’ORAZIO - CV University of Rome “Tor Vergata” An Innovative platform for reliable Deep Learning Management of Time-lapse Videos in Lab-on-Chip Experiments