more info about LABVOLUTION / Biotechnica
hall 19/20 / booth B02
Together with the Fraunhofer Group for Life Sciences, the Würzburg branch will present its research topics in regenerative medicine such as 3D in vitro tissue models, customized bioreactors and incubator systems.
New drugs, cosmetics, materials and chemicals are required to be tested for quality, safety and efficacy. Using tissue engineering methods, Fraunhofer IGB develops three-dimensional in vitro test systems, which mimic the complex characteristics of human tissues. A focus is on models of the respiratory and digestive tract as well as on various oncological diseases. As alternative to animal experiments the tissue models can be applied for studies of biological substances, for infection studies and for the development of (oncological) drugs.
In order to provide physiological conditions for the in vitro culture of human tissue, the Translational Center "Regenerative Therapies" designs and manufactures customized bioreactors. These ensure that specific cell and tissue functions are maintained in vitro for extended periods of time. In addition, special computer-controlled incubator systems provide a suitable environment for the supply of the artificial tissue models cultured in bioreactors. The incubators are equipped with various sensors and pumps in order to keep e.g. constant temperature and humidity, or to simulate the blood pressure.
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB