Mark Skylar-Scott

Mark Skylar-Scott, an expert in 3D printing of human tissue and bioprinting, discusses the potential of bioprinting an entire living human heart. The podcast covers topics such as the process of bioprinting, creating different cell types for bioprinting at heart scale, challenges and strategies in bioprinting blood vessels, and the ethical considerations of using human cells.

Mark Skylar-Scott, a bioengineering professor at Stanford University and a pioneer in 3D bioprinting, dives into the transformative world of bioprinting human tissues, especially hearts. He discusses the urgent need for heart transplants and the groundbreaking techniques involved in replicating the 11 cell types necessary for a functional heart. Skylar-Scott highlights the technical challenges, innovative materials, and ethical implications of creating organs on demand. The conversation sheds light on the collaborative nature of biofabrication and its potential impact on future medical solutions.