Biofabrication group at CEU Cardenal Herrera University
This group is part of the REGEMAT – BIOENGINEERING AND ADVANCED THERAPIES (BAT) INSTITUTE – CEU UCH Corporate Chair.
The research group is dedicated to developing innovative biofabrication strategies that integrate advanced bioprinting techniques with mechanobiological stimulation via bioreactors. By combining these approaches, our team aims to recreate the native cellular microenvironment, thus enhancing the performance and functionality of engineered tissues.
Additionally, the group is pioneering the development of novel biomaterials specifically designed for tissue engineering applications.
Our work extends to the utilization of computational techniques, which are employed to predict outcomes and analyze complex biological processes. This multifaceted approach ultimately seeks to advance the creation of functional living tissues, offering promising solutions for regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering challenges.
More info: https://www.uchceu.es/grupos-lineas-investigacion/biofabrication
Publications
Usala, E., Gonzalez, Z., Campillo, N., Baena, J., Rincón, E., Ferrari, B., Rodríguez, A., & Espinosa, E. (2026). Development of 3D printable conductive cellulose-based hydrogel with incorporation of rGO for neural tissue engineering. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 703(Part 2), 139285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2025.139285
Rea, M., Di Lisa, L., Pagnotta, G., Gallo, N., Salvatore, L., D’Amico, F., Campilio, N., Baena, J. M., Marchal, J. A., Cicero, A. F. G., Borghi, C., & Focarete, M. L. (2025). Establishing a bioink assessment protocol: GelMA and collagen in the bioprinting of a potential in vitro intestinal model. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 11(4), 2456–2467. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c00034
Funded projects
Project title: 4D Bioprinting of Living Implants for Cartilage Regeneration
Participating entities: REGEMAT 3D, CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Biofabrication Group), Vall d’Hebron Hospital
Call: CPP2024-011940
Start date: 2025
Total budget: €1,347,540.47
Project title: Personalized Bioabsorbable Material (BAM) Implants with Structural Requirements for Major Bone Surgery – (BAMPI)
Participating entities: BRECA Health Care, CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Biofabrication Group), AIMPLAS, IIS La Fe, UPV, Lincbiotech
Call: CPP2024-011589
Start date: 2025
Total budget: €1,671,095.05