Development of 3D Microvascular Environments for
Cell
Systems Using Synthetic Biomaterials
Engineering biomaterials with desired
properties plays a
central role in tissue engineering. The development of
accurate 3D model
systems is essential for the in vitro study of
microvasular tissue networks,
therapeutic applications, and testing drug toxicity.
This research focuses on
the synthesis and modification of synthetic PEG-based
polymer microparticles
that can mimic and support different cellular
environments, such as liver,
muscle, and neural cells. These techniques can be
readily extended to
incorporate fibroblast and endothelial cell
encapsulation that can support such
systems.