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Materials Engineering is currently collaborating with Biological Engineering and Stem Cell scientists at Monash Immunology and Stem
Cell Laboratories (MISCL) to test specialised, biocompatible polymer meshes for nerve regeneration. Findings so far demonstrate that
biodegradable polyesters are highly effective in encouraging 3D nerve cell outgrowth in vitro. This research is intended to have
potential medical applications such as repair of spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve damage.
Investigators:
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Magnified microscope image of a red fluorescent polymer nanofibre impregnated with nerve precursor cells (blue spots)
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