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Description: Vascularization lab, Rouwkema
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The Vascularization Lab is part of the Technical Medical Centre at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
The lab, directed by Jeroen Rouwkema , focuses on tuning the local mechanical and chemical micro-environment in order to control development and organization of vascularized engineered tissues. Adding a vascular network to an engineered tissue is a promising method to enhance tissue integration and survival after implantation. The engineered vascular network can connect to the vasculature of the patient, resulting in a faster perfusion with blood and therefore a better supply of nutrients and oxygen.
The lab consists of three pillars, which each concentrate on a specific aspect to reach the common goal:
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