Engineered Polymer Scaffolds for Controlled Proliferation and Differentiation of Stem Cells

Abstract:: This project aims to develop a new methodology to sculpt 3D polymer scaffolds coated with cell adhesion and growth factors to control environmental cues, for the first time rapidly generating large quantities of undifferentiated stem cells. If we are able to exponentially increase cell generation we will finally be able to unlock the potential of stem cells for application in regenerative medicine. The resulting cell repositories could make a significant contribution to human health outcomes.
Grant type:: ARC Future Fellowships
Funded by:: Australian Research Council