Principal Investigator Lorna Gibson
Project Website http://web.mit.edu/dmse/csg/Tissue_Regeneration.html
Collagen-GAG scaffolds -- These collagen-GAG scaffolds were made using a freeze-drying technique developed in Prof. Yannas’ lab and modified in collaboration with our group. Scaffolds like this are used for regenerating skin in burn patients. Our group has worked in collaboration with Prof. Yannas’ group, as well as Prof. Bonfield’s group at Cambridge University, on modifying the scaffolds for use in regenerating cartilage.
Mineralized collagen-GAG scaffolds -- The mineralized collagen-GAG scaffolds shown above were made using a freeze-drying technique developed in collaboration with Prof. Yannas’ group, as well as Prof. Bonfield’s group at Cambridge University. These scaffolds are designed for bone regeneration.
Osteochondral Scaffold -- A micro-computed tomography image of an osteochondral scaffold, showing the upper collagen-GAG compartment as well as the lower collagen-GAG-calcium phosphate compartment. The scaffold is designed to regenerate cartilage as well as the underlying bone. This work was done in collaboration with Prof. Yannas’ group, as well as Prof. Bonfield’s group at Cambridge University.