Injectable biomimetic hydrogels

As the population ages and chronic illnesses rise, innovative solutions in tissue engineering are becoming increasingly vital for improving health outcomes. Tissue engineering provides new treatment options (such as regeneration, localised drug delivery, functional replacements) that can minimise invasive surgery. Tissue-specific treatment options are expected to address persistent health challenges associated with some of the most prevalent illnesses in Australia including cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, dementia or cancer.

Hydrogels with tuneable properties are crucially determining the success of regenerative tissue engineering approaches. In this project, you will develop a new polymer-based hydrogel platform crucial for developing innovative and injectable gel scaffolds options under the supervision of Associate Professor Müllner and his collaborators at Yonsei University in South Korea, UNSW, QUT and Gelomics. The mechanical properties of these scaffolds will be adjustable to match the tissue in need. The materials produced in this project will be designed to be compatible with printing applications, contributing to the growth of the additive manufacturing or ‘3D printing’ sector in Australia.

Interested? Please send me your CV, transcripts and a motivational letter outlining how your background and expertise will drive this project forward.