A step forward to spinal cord injury repair using innovative stimulated nanoengineered scaffolds

Paula Marques

doi:10.1117/12.2593663

24 June 2021 A step forward to spinal cord injury repair using innovative stimulated nanoengineered scaffolds

Paula Marques

Proceedings Volume 11786, Optical Methods for Inspection, Characterization, and Imaging of Biomaterials V; 1178609 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593663
Event: SPIE Optical Metrology, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

The goal of NeuroStimSpinal FETOPEN project is to contribute with a solution for spinal cord injury (SCI). Considering the biological complexity of SCI, a small incremental discovery in this area may represent an improvement that will translate into better clinical care and in the quality of life of these patients. Therefore, a neural tissue engineered scaffold capable of not only combining fibrous and porous topographic cues in order to mimic the morphology of the native spinal cord, but also potentiating the properties of graphenebased materials supported in a protein-rich decellularized matrix is being developed to be coupled with a wireless electrical stimulation device to promote the growth and reconnection of the ruptured nerves. This communication will cover the challenge and the progresses obtained so far.

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Paula Marques "A step forward to spinal cord injury repair using innovative stimulated nanoengineered scaffolds", Proc. SPIE 11786, Optical Methods for Inspection, Characterization, and Imaging of Biomaterials V, 1178609 (24 June 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593663

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