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A new initiative in Skeletal Tissue Engineering was launched in Oct 2004, building upon LDI’s expertise in Biomineralisation and Biomaterials research. In recognition of the expanding portfolio of research in tissue engineering within LDI, the Bioengineering Research Unit will be relocated from Medicine to LDI in 2007. LDI will then offer expertise in cartilage and ligament tissue engineering in addition to existing expertise in stem cell therapy and the regeneration of bone, dentine and dental pulp, increasing our capabilities to address future strategic targets in complex tissue/organ engineering research.
In the short time since its inception, tissue engineering at LDI has rapidly expanded and new laboratories have been provided to accommodate the research. LDI was awarded Research Tissue Bank status this year, permitting researchers direct access to bone, tooth and connective tissue clinical samples to support their work. In collaboration with colleagues across the University and world-wide, current research includes the use of dental pulp as a source of adult stem cells in regenerative medicine, comparative stem cell biology, development and evaluation of novel scaffolds for tissue engineering and use of model systems to predict outcomes and efficacy of novel therapies and new technologies for promotion of tissue repair and regeneration.
