Episodi

  • [04] After Printing: Cell Survival, Bioreactors, and the Future of Living Constructs

    [04] After Printing: Cell Survival, Bioreactors, and the Future of Living Constructs
    May 21 2026
    This final episode explores what happens after the construct is printed. Dr. Elena Delgrosso discusses how researchers evaluate cell viability, morphology, functionality, and long-term culture. The episode also introduces bioreactors, dynamic culture systems, and future perspectives in personalized medicine, vascularized models, and advanced tissue engineering.
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  • [03] Inside the Bioprinter: Extrusion, Process Design, and Hands-On Fabrication

    [03] Inside the Bioprinter: Extrusion, Process Design, and Hands-On Fabrication
    May 21 2026
    This episode takes listeners inside the bioprinter, focusing on extrusion-based bioprinting and process optimization. With Dr. Franca Scocozza, the discussion covers key printing parameters such as pressure, nozzle diameter, speed, temperature, and layer height, showing how each decision affects both print quality and cell survival.
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  • [02] The Secret Life of Bioinks: Materials, Cells, and Rheology

    [02] The Secret Life of Bioinks: Materials, Cells, and Rheology
    May 21 2026
    This episode focuses on the preparation of bioinks, the living formulations used in bioprinting. Dr. Elena Delgrosso explains how biomaterials, cells, and rheological properties must be carefully balanced to obtain printable, biocompatible, and stable constructs. The episode also introduces the pre-printing workflow, from cell preparation to cartridge loading.
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  • [01] Printing Living Matter: From 3D Printing to Biofabrication

    [01] Printing Living Matter: From 3D Printing to Biofabrication
    May 20 2026
    This episode introduces the world of biofabrication, explaining how 3D printing evolved from manufacturing plastic objects to creating biologically active structures. Together with Prof. Michele Conti, the episode explores the difference between conventional 3D printing, bioprinting, and biofabrication, highlighting current applications such as tissue models, drug testing, and regenerative medicine.
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