Engaging stakeholders in bioprinting research: Views and concerns of microtia patients ’ parents on bioprinted auricular cartilage

As novel tissue engineering and bioprinting technologies are being explored for future auricular cartilage repair, there is also a growing need to involve relevant stakeholders in the research process in order to further align research incentives with societal needs and expectations. Scientists, physicians, funding agencies and ethical committees are still considered the main actors driving (bio)medical research. However, the voice of patient stakeholders is largely absent in the development process of new medical and technological products and methods.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research