AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Synthetic Plugs is the Way of Future - Featured Lecture-Dr. John M. O'Byrne, M.D.

Synthetic Plugs is the Way of Future - Featured Lecture-Dr. John M. O'Byrne, M.D.

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The speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the invitation and acknowledging individuals who have aided them. They discuss ongoing research in Dublin on tissue engineering, particularly in relation to cartilage and bone. They explain the shortage of tissue for transplants and describe their work on collagen-based scaffolds, including the development of a collagen hydroxyapatite scaffold tested in rabbits, horses, and later in humans. The speaker discusses the challenges of developing osteochondral plugs and the use of stem cells and biomolecules for larger defects. They explain the concept of gene-activated scaffolds and their potential for producing specific therapeutics. Additionally, they mention ongoing work with 3D printing to enhance the structure and function of the scaffolds. The speaker expresses gratitude again and concludes their presentation. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

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Concurrent Scientific Session I: Symposium - Knee Cartilage 5.3.2019

Keywords

tissue engineering

collagen-based scaffolds

gene-activated scaffolds

3D printing

transplants