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leaD reSearcher
Gómez Ribelles, José Luis
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Centro de Biomateriales e Ingeniería Tisular
Cno. de Vera s/n, PO Box 22012 Ed. 8E (CPI), acceso F, 1a pl. 46071 Valencia
(+34) 96 387 72 75 [email protected] group Website
GROUP MEMBERS
Staff members: Antolinos Turpin, Carmen María | Rico Tortosa, Patricia | Teruel Biosca, Laura Associated members: Carda Batalla, María del Carmen | Gallego Ferrer, Gloria | Gómez Tejedor, José Antonio | Meseguer Dueñas, José María | Monleón Pradas, Manuel | Sabater i Serra, Roser | Salmerón Sánchez, Manuel | Vidaurre Garayo, Ana
Contributors: Araque Monrós, Carmen
Main lines of research
The research group of the Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de València specializes in developing supporting biomaterials for cell transplantation in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering therapies.
Among the biomaterials developed by the group are macroporous scaffolds with different pore structures produced either from medical grade biodegradable polymers or with new synthetic polymers or chemically modified naturally occurring polysaccharides or proteins. Examples of products used in various biomedical applications are:
Hydrogels based on crosslinked gelatin and hyaluronic acid in the presence of cells without compromising their viability • Biostable or biodegradable synthetic “scaffolds” with modified collagen, fibrin, hyaluronic acid or chitosan surface coatings • Channeled hyaluronic acid supports with the ability to stimulate axonal growth • Biodegradable or biostable synthetic microspheres with bioactive coatings • Biodegradable nanofiber mats • Controlled delivery systems for the release of drugs or bioactive molecules based on the above materials
These materials are being used in the regeneration of different tissues and in therapies for regenerative medicine: Regeneration of articular cartilage • Bone substitutes • Regeneration of cornea and keratoprosthesis • Neural regeneration • Blood Cancers • Cardiovascular Regeneration • Muscle regeneration
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PROGRAMMES
Biomaterials & Advanced Therapies