NTU Singapore researcher Dr. Cian Vyas gave a lecture on printing human organs and tissues at HUN-REN SZTAKI

As part of the collaboration between HUN-REN and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), HUN-REN SZTAKI hosted Prof. Paulo Bartolo, head of the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP), and his colleague, Dr. Cian Vyas, on 21 November 2025. Dr. Vyas also delivered a one-hour guest lecture on the 3D printing of biomaterial-based structures.

The official abstract of the lecture is the followng: "Tissue engineering aims to restore or replace damaged organs by combining cells, biomaterials, and bioactive cues into functional living constructs. 3D bioprinting adds an unprecedented level of spatial control, enabling precise placement of multiple cell types and bioinks to recreate the architecture and microenvironment of native tissues. In this talk, we present a spectrum of 3D bioprinting strategies spanning hard and soft tissues, from mechanically robust, gradient scaffolds for bone and osteochondral repair to highly organised, transparent constructs for corneal stromal regeneration. Alongside these, we showcase platform approaches for vascularised tissue models and hybrid constructs that integrate decellularised extracellular matrix, advanced bioinks, and multi-modal printing technologies. Together, these projects illustrate how bioprinting can bridge diverse clinical needs “from bone to cornea” and accelerate the translation of personalised, next-generation regenerative therapies."