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Ege University

Ege Biomaterials and 3D Biointerphases Laboratory

Address

Bornova
35100 Izmir
Turkey

Phone:
http://www.ege.edu.tr/eng-0/homepage.html#tab-1

Contacts

Head

Aylin Sendemir-Urkmez
Phone:
Email: sendemir@gmail.com

Involved in

WG3 - New methodologies to study mechanobiology of cells and tissues
WG4 - Mechanobiological principles of rare and common diseases

General description research focus

Our group's research interests include interactions of animal cells with biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cells, cancer stem cells, mechano-transduction and biocompatibility testing. We are particularly interested in development of experimental tissue engineered in vitro models for identification of new therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative diseases, pre-clinical cancer treatment studies, investigation of angiogenesis pathways of the tumors, testing of new chemo/radio treatment strategies and use of nano-technologic approaches in a fast and dependable fashion.

Our methods include different 3D culture techniques to evaluate in vitro cell behaviour. We produce, characterize and utilize various scaffolds such as bacterial cellulose and chitosan, functionalize them, and use mechanical and magnetic stimulation as well as hypoxia in order to mimic the natural niche for healthy and diseased tissues.