Systemic Bio is a 3D Systems company based in Houston, Texas focused on the development of micro physiological systems harnessing 3D bio printed vascularized organ-on-chip models with state-of-the-art hydrogel technology integrated with human cells and flow to drive therapeutic insights for drug discovery.

» Connect innovators and early adopters in healthcare 3D printing, bioprinting, and related technologies. Through 3DHEALS networks, members can collaborate on projects, form partnerships, and co-found companies.» Educate global communities in language people understand by providing high-quality content on healthcare applications using 3D printing, bioprinting/bio fabrication, and related technologies (i.e. AI/ML, material science, regenerative medicine, AR/VR, etc.) to a highly curated high-quality audience from different disciplines of the ecosystem to engage in meaningful conversations.»Discover startups/innovators and provide a platform to support growth. 3DHEALS community events provide an effective global stage for local early adopters, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Early-stage startups can pitch in front of institutional investors both online and offline, from all over the world.

MedTech mentee in the 2021-2022 network

» ROKIT Healthcare, Inc. is a global regenerative solutions company committed to providing an effective autologous organ regeneration platform using its proprietary 3D bio-fabrication technologies. In the life sciences research market, we supply clean-bench 3D bioprinters "INVIVO" as laboratory tools to advance research in tissue engineering, material science, and regenerative medicine. In the clinical market, we are in the development of 3D printing-based clinical platforms that provide personalized therapy in the areas of skin, cartilage, retina and heart patch regeneration. In summary, ROKIT Healthcare is committed to accelerating the translation of the bioprinting technology from the bench to the clinic for improved patient care. ROKIT Healthcare is headquartered in Seoul, Korea with research bases in Boston, USA and Saarland, Germany.

Research Assistant & Casual Academic in the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences with Dr. Dominic Glover's Synthetic Biology Lab, A.Prof Chris Marquis Lab & the Recombinant Products facilityResearch focus:» Geometrical assembly of ultrastable protein structures for nanomaterialsProtein scaffolds are promising templates for nanomaterials due to their inherent molecular recognition, self-assembly capabilities combined with genetically encoded functionalities. Utilising the thermophilic filamentous protein of g-PFD, geometrically defined templates of controllable sizeand symmetry that can be used to redefine interaction surfaces with applications including:• Hybrid conductive nanowires• Tailorable scaffolds for tissue engineering• Hydrogel & bioink formulations emitting nanopatterning spatial control with tunable viscoelastic properties with added biofunctionalization, sequential channeling, and unique modularity Experience:» Scale-up recombinant protein production and purification of E.Coli fermentation from shake flasks to tower bioreactors» Downstream processing techniques of anion, cation exchange & hydrophobic interaction chromatography with training on the ÄKTA Start & Purifier systems» Laboratory maintenance, waste disposal & media preparation» Communication & training undergraduate students» CAD (SolidWorks)

Honours Student & Graduate Research Assistant in the Bio/Polymer Research Group (BRG). The BRG has expertise in the production, characterisation and application of novel polymers in medical and environmental scenarios, including biomaterials for pro-active wound scaffolding to promote tissue regeneration and directed drug delivery. The BRG also uses FDA approved medical-grade polymers in the design of surgical devices to address neglected niches with the aim of enhancing wound healing. Research focus:» Electrospun Natural-Synthetic composites of Poly(hydroxybutyrate)-Diethylene glycol as Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Nerve RepairExperience:» Biofabrication - Electrospinning» Biopolymer synthesis and quality control testing» Materials characterization» Cell culture» Molecular modeling» Work health & safety development and compliance» Laboratory maintenance, purchasing, inventory and cataloging» Facilitating exchange students