CTET: Cell & Tissue Engineering Technologies ARC Centre

Proud to bring together the brilliant minds driving innovation CTET: Cell & Tissue Engineering Technologies ARC Centre! 🌏💡 This incredible group of Chief Investigators, Partner Investigators, PhD students, and Postdocs is at the heart of our mission to shape the future of enterprise technologies. Through collaboration, research excellence, and industry partnerships, we’re tackling real-world challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. A huge thank you to everyone who contributes to CTET’s success—your dedication and expertise make all the difference! #ARC #ResearchImpact #Collaboration #Innovation #PhDLife #Postdoc #EnterpriseTechnologies #FutureOfTech Monash Materials Science and Engineering, QUT Centre for Materials Science

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Our PhD Students Beyond Research As a Centre Manager, I’m always looking for ways to help our PhD students develop skills beyond their research. In today’s fast-paced world, translating complex science into clear, engaging language is essential. This is why we brought in Shane Huntington for a Science Communication training session—an invaluable opportunity for our students. They found it incredibly useful and truly enjoyed the session. Strong communication skills are just as important as technical expertise—because great research should be shared, not just published! #ARCCTET #ScienceCommunication #PhDTraining #ResearchImpact

Day 2 of the ARC CTET Annual Workshop Today, we explored Theme 2: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing and Theme 4: Value Chain and commercialisation, featuring insightful updates and industry perspectives: 🔹 Theme Leaders provided a comprehensive update on cutting-edge research in advanced materials. 🔹 Tim Baker (@bytimbaker) delivered a dynamic training session, equipping our researchers with essential skills. 🔹 Farhad Soheil & Emma Morris from Gelomics shared valuable industry insights, highlighting innovation in biomaterials. 🔹 David Rhodes from #ReNerve offered an industry perspective on the translation of advanced materials into real-world applications. A huge thank you to our speakers for their expertise and to all participants for the engaging discussions. Monash Materials Science and Engineering Elham Seifi, Hiba Lawati, #ARCCTET #AdvancedMaterials #Manufacturing #IndustryInsights #ResearchInnovation #Collaboration

Many thanks to Dr Shane Huntington OAM who shared his rich experience in science communication with CTET students and postdoctoral fellows on Day 1 of the 2025 CTET annual workshop.

Congratulations to Elham on the successful submission of her PhD thesis! 🎉 After years of dedication and hard work, Elham has officially submitted her PhD thesis, marking a major milestone in her research journey. Her study explored the physicochemical characterization of biodegradable polymer matrix composites with high ceramic content, applying a materials science perspective. This important work contributes to the development of sustainable and high-performance materials with potential applications across various industries. A huge congratulations to Elham for this outstanding achievement! Many thanks to her supervisors, mentors, and colleagues who have supported her along the way. Wishing her all the best for the next steps! Prof. Dietmar W. Hutmacher/ Dr. Sacha Cavelier #PhD #Research #MaterialsScience #PolymerComposites #Sustainability #MonashUniversity #AcademicSuccess

This innovation marks a significant step forward in the field of regenerative medicine. Developed by Professor Ryan Lister (UWA) and Professor Jose Polo (Monash), Transient Naïve Treatment (TNT) overcomes epigenetic abnormalities in iPSC reprogramming, producing superior stem cells closely resembling human embryonic stem cells.

We are pleased to announce that Di Zheng has joined CTET: Cell & Tissue Engineering Technologies ARC Centre as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Di will be working on the exciting project: T-cell directed differentiation from iPSCs towards CAR T cell production.  Di holds a background in immunology, having earned a degree in Biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. She completed her Master's research at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, followed by doctoral training in immunology at the Biomedical Discovery Institute, Monash University. Her PhD research, conducted in collaboration with an industry partner, focused on exploring the immunoregulatory mechanisms of mesenchymal stromal cell therapy. Currently, her work is centred on enhancing the directed differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into T cells through surface modification, contributing to advancements in CAR T cell manufacturing for cancer treatment.

NATHALIE's Ph.D selection is not only a remarkable personal achievement but also a reflection of the excellence that thrives within our centre. As a centre we are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders, we couldn’t be more thrilled to support her on this exciting journey. Her participation in the program will undoubtedly inspire her peers and enrich the wider academic community with fresh perspectives on leadership, innovation, and global impact. Congratulations and well done! #Leadership #VVVisionaries #EsteeLauderEmergingLeaders #WomenInLeadership #ProudMoment #HigherEducation #FutureLeaders

Skeletal muscle is amazing at self-repair, but severe trauma like Volumetric Muscle Loss (VML) often requires more than natural healing can offer. Traditional treatments are mostly surgical, but 3D bioprinting is emerging as a game-changer. This technique could help regenerate complex muscle structures, offering new hope for those with VML and muscle diseases. In a recent article by Shabnam Sabetkish, Professor Peter Currie and Professor Laurence Meagher they explore: 🔬 Advances in bioprinting technology 🧬 Bioinks for muscle regeneration 💉 Immunogenicity of scaffolds 🧫 Maturation techniques for 3D-printed muscles The future of muscle regeneration is bright, but challenges remain. By pushing the boundaries of innovation, 3D bioprinting could revolutionise treatment. #Bioprinting #MuscleRegeneration #TissueEngineering #VML #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gkEPNeXw

Excited to share a fantastic article by our CI, Dietmar W. Hutmacher, on the translational aspects of bioprinting! 🧬 Bioprinting, a cutting-edge branch of additive manufacturing, involves the precise layering of living cells and biomaterials. While it's gaining momentum in the tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE&RM) space, this article takes a critical look at the path to clinical application, arguing that the field is not quite there yet. Dietmar and his team advocate for using the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale as a key metric to assess the maturity of bioprinting technologies. They offer insightful guidelines and recommendations to help bridge the gap between innovation and clinical translation. A highly recommended read for anyone passionate about the future of regenerative medicine and the next frontier in bioprinting! #Bioprinting #RegenerativeMedicine #Innovation #TranslationalResearch https://lnkd.in/gd3ymUpZ