Bioactive and biodegradable scaffold and novel graft source for the repair of large segmental bone defects [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Dietmar Hutmacher (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Devakara Epari ,  Dr Ian Dickinson ,  Dr Roland Steck ,  Prof Maria Woodruff
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Brief description The treatment of large bone defects arising from trauma and tumour remains a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. This project combines a well-established scaffold that can be custom-made to address patient specific requirements with a novel source of graft that can be harvested in significant volumes with minimal pain and morbidity. This novel tissue engineering approach will be evaluated in a previously established pre-clinical model that reflects the severity of challenging clinical scenarios.

Funding Amount $AUD 451,103.63

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant