3D BIOPRINTING

OF BIONIC PANCREAS

Treatment fot diabetes

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The aim of Foundation on Research and Science Development is an educational and research activity in the field of medical and chemical sciences as well as support of the Polish science.

3D BIOPRINTING OF BIONIC PANCREAS
Scientific project
THE EUROPEAN CENTRE OF MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Scientific project
AUTOMATIC RESUSCITATOR AURES
Scientific project
PREPARATION OF BIOINKS FOR 3D BIOPRINTING
Scientific project
Research on diabetes
Scientific project
Endoscopic transplantation of islets
Scientific project
ARTIFICIAL PANCREATIC ISLETS
Scientific project
BIOPRINTER 3D
Scientific project

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3D BIOPRINTING OF BIONIC PANCREAS

  • Therapy for millions of patients suffering from diabetes in Poland and the whole world.

The European Centre of Medical Biotechnology

  • Preparation of innovative medical procedures for patients from all over the world.

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Prizes and distinctions

The Golden Leader of Healthcare 2019

Statuette of the Golden Leader of Healthcare 2019 in the category of Innovative Ideas for the project “3D bioprinting of bionic pancreas”

Polish Intelligent Development Award 2016

Polish Intelligent Development Award 2016 in category “Foundation” for the implementation of “3D bioprinting of scaffolds using pancreatic islets or insulin producing cells in order to create bionic pancreas” project

Second prize in the Golden Scalpel

Second prize in the Golden Scalpel competition organized by Puls Medycyny for authors of “3D bioprinting of scaffolds using pancreatic islets or insulin producing cells in order to create bionic pancreas” project

Award for the best poster at EPITA

Award for the best poster at EPITA – European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association in Austria

„Order of distinction”

American Transplant Congress in Seattle, „order of distinction” for two of the Foundation’s researchers: „Pancreas Decellularization Protocol – Comparison of Methods” (the winner of Best in Congress Posters at the same time) and „Changes in Gene Expression of Selected Genes in Patient with Type 1 Diabetes in Peripheral Blood”

Ambassador of Polish Science

2020, 2019 – nomination for Michał Wszoła MD, dr hab. in the plebiscite Ambassador of Polish Science (organized by KGHM Polish Copper Ltd.)

FAQ – BIONIC PANCREAS

Check the latest information on our flagship project thanks to which thousands of patients all over the world suffering from diabetes may have a chance for better life!

What are bionic organs?

Bionic organs are the Chance to solve problems of contemporary transplantology. They are made of living cells with the use of most modern 3D printing technologies. The organs are fully functional and in the future may replace defected ones.

What is the stage of bioprinting of 3D bionic pancreas?

Termination of pre-clinical research in planned at the beginning of the year 2021, it may be postponed due to lasting pandemic. Clinical research phase is estimated for 2-3 years and shall commence once the foundation obtains funding for clinical research.

When was the prototype of bionic pancreas printed?

On the 14th of March 2019 a team of scientists supervised by Michał Wszoła MD, dr hab., printed the first in the world, fully vascularized prototype of bionic pancreas with dimensions of 3x3x5 cm.

Why is the European Centre for Medical Biotechnology being established?

In order to introduce 3D printing of bionic pancreas to clinical practice all over the world and to extend scope of conducted research, new aim of the foundation is to establish the European Centre for Medical Biotechnology – an innovative research and clinical centre enabling not only transplantation of bionic pancreases but also preparation of other modern therapies. Mutidisciplinary Centre will combine few areas such as: biotechnology, bioengineering, medical diagnostics, personalized medicine and treatment with the use of stem cells.

WHY IS THE PROJECT OF 3D BIOPRINTING OF BIONIC PANCREAS SO IMPORTANT?

Check below information related to our flagship project thanks to which thousands of patients all over the world suffering from diabetes may have a chance for better life!

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EVERY 10 SECONDS ONE FURTHER PERSON IS BEING DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES.

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EVERY 6 SECONDS SOMEONE DIES OF COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES.

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NEARLY 382 MILLION PERSONS IN THE WORLD, INCLUDING 3 MILLION POLES, ARE CURRENTLY SUFFERING FROM DIABETES.

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IN 10 YEARS TIME, EVEN 5 MILLION POLES MAY SUFFER FROM DIABETES.

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200K POLES ARE SUFFERING FROM DIABETES TYPE I.

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Project financing

Project „3D – BIOPRINTING OF SCAFFOLDS USING PANCREATIC ISLETS OR INSULIN PRODUCING CELLS IN ORDER TO CREATE BIONIC PANCREAS.” funded by National Center for Research and Development in the framework of the programme „Prevention and treatment of the chronić diseases of civilization.” STRATEGMED. Timeframe: 01.01.2017 – 30.06.2021.

Project „REPARATION OF BIOINKS FOR 3D BIOPRINTING BASED ON CHEMICALLY MODIFIEC PIG DECM, ENRICHED WITH RECOMBINED HYBRID PROTEIN, NANOMATERIALS AND SYNTHETIC POLIMERS.” funded by National Center for Research and Development in the framework of the programme „Modern materials technologies” TECHMATSTRATEG. Timeframe: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2023.

Project „ARTIFICIAL PANCREATIC ISLETS: MICROFLUIDICS-ASSISSTED REAGGREGATION OF ENDOCRINE CELLS INSIDE HYDROGEL MICROCAPSULES” funded by National Science Centre NCN in the framework of OPUS 17 competition, decision: DEC-2019/33/B/ST8/02145. Timeframe: 01.2020 – 12.2022.

Project „CREATION OF PRINTING TECHNOLOGY FROM BIOMATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION OF 3D BIOPRINTER FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF BIONIC ORGANS” funded by European Union from resources of the European Fund on Regional Development, Operational Programme – Intelligent Development 2014-2020. Project realized within the competition of National Centre for research and Development 3/1.1.1/2020 Fast track 3_2020.

3D bioprinted liver tissue with vascular system as an innovative model for assessing drug toxicity and effectiveness of oncological therapies, project financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund, Operational Programme Smart Growth 2014–2020. The project is implemented under the National Centre for Research and Development competition 3/1.1.1/2020 Fast Track 3_2020. Implementation period:  2021–2023

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