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We are delighted to announce that Francesca Spagnuolo has successfully passed her PhD viva with minor corrections.

Her thesis, entitled “An Embedded Bioprinting Platform to Guide the Fusion, Phenotype and Remodelling of Microtissues to Engineer Anisotropic Musculoskeletal Tissue,” explores the development of a novel embedded bioprinting platform designed to direct the fusion of microtissues and ultimately engineer anisotropic musculoskeletal tissues. Her work investigates key factors required for the successful bioprinting of microtissues, including the role of microtissue maturation prior to printing and critical parameters that influence printability. The thesis also examines how the stiffness of the surrounding environment impacts microtissue phenotype and maturation following printing, providing important insights for the development of more functional musculoskeletal tissue constructs. We were also pleased to host her external examiner, Adam Feinberg, who delivered an excellent seminar during his visit. We congratulate Francesca on this achievement and wish her the very best for her future career.

Dr. Gabriela Soares Kronemberger recieved the best presentation prize for Postdoctoral/Fellow Researcher in the Cartilage and Nervous track at the 31st Bioengineering in Ireland.

Professor Daniel Kelly from TCD School of Engineering have been ranked among the top 2% scientists globally by Elsevier & Stanford University.

🏅 17 researchers from @tcddublin School of Engineering have been ranked among the top 2% scientists globally by Elsevier & Stanford University! 🌍 Huge congratulations to our world-class innovators! Read more here: https://t.co/FUKd5hK95I #EngineeringExcellence #TrinityResearch https://t.co/VGwlHw8hxG (https://x.com/tcdengineering/status/1846191933502210143?t=I-mwFVYG7b2lZfGuKPrqDw&s=03)

Professor Daniel Kelly presented a keynote talk on ‘Biofabrication and 3D bioprinting for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration’.

Professor Daniel Kelly and PhD students Max, Catarina and Thibault attended the workshop on additive biofabrication in Madrid in Sep 2024.

Professor Daniel Kelly from Trinity College Dublin is elected as a new member of the Royal Irish Academy

28 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy on 21 May 2024, for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service. https://www.ria.ie/news/membership/admittance-day-2024

Our labs work is highlighted in a recent news article in the Irish Times

https://www.irishtimes.com/science/2024/02/22/aim-of-next-generation-biomaterials-is-to-train-human-tissue-to-heal-itself/?s=09

Advanced Healthcare Materials

Learn more: https://x.com/AdvSciNews/status/1752708547480092894?s=20

Wrapping up an incredible Biofabrication 2025 in Warsaw! The Kelly group was proud to contribute and engage with so many inspiring talks, poster and discussions. A great opportunity for science, collaboration, and future ideas in the field of biofabrication.

PhD candidates Nadia Rodriguez, Kaoutar Chattahy and Aliaa Karam proudly presented their work at the 7th TERMIS World Congress held in Seattle, USA, 25-28 June 2024, taking part to global discussions on the latest research advancements in osteochondral and meniscal tissue engineering.

Congratulations to Dr Josephine Wu and Nadia Rodriguez for presenting their work at the 12th World Biomaterials Congress, 26-31 May 2024, Daegu, South Korea.