This $305,548 National Science Foundation Engineering grant will support the acquisition of a multi-modal, high-resolution 4D bioprinting platform at North Carolina State University. The platform features laser induced forward transfer, micro-valve drop-on-demand, and micro-extrusion printing capabilities for fundamental research and workforce training in additive manufacturing, tissue engineering, plant and animal cell biology, functional materials engineering, and bioelectronics. With resolution under 100 micrometers, the platform will enable precision deposition and control of individual cells and microparticles. Hundreds of students and researchers will gain exposure to this unique bioprinting system, the first of its kind in North Carolina, through research, education, and outreach activities. The platform is expected to support interdisciplinary projects leveraging organic and inorganic materials at multiple length scales, with potential applications in therapeutic and diagnostic tissue engineering, robust agroproducts, biomedical devices and sensors, and functional soft materials. Funded from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, this award aims to advance the NSF Engineering program's goals of fostering innovation and excellence in engineering research.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 9/7/22 | ||
| Not listed | $305.5k | 8/18/22 |