The future of biomimetic 3D printing

In this Editorial from the Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine, Jacob Koffler (University of California San Diego; CA, USA) discusses what is required from advanced materials, stem cell science and printing technologies in order to progress the field of bioprinting. Keywords: 3D printed scaffolds – bioinks – bioprinting – neural engineering – spinal cord injury 3D bioprinting holds promise to fabricate custom organs on demand that can match every patient’s needs. 3D printing of organs is challenging as organs have a complex 3D structure and various organs are built differently. Shape, inner architecture, size and mechanical properties are unique to each organ and support its function. These are often...