Biofabrication of personalised anatomical models and tools for the clinic

Biofabrication is a rapidly growing research field encompassing imaging, modelling, and printing technologies to produce personalised medical devices for patient anatomies [1,2]. Current cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment personalises physiotherapy and medications based on patient symptoms, genotype, and lifestyle [3]. Biofabrication could further individualise these treatments to CF's unique anatomical presentations, conveniently captured during routine medical imaging. For example, digital biofabrication models may prove useful to simulate and plan treatments, such as calculating dose and delivery of aerosol medications needed to reach the targeted airways.
Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research