4D Bioprinting for Dynamic Living Systems: Transforming the Future of Biomedical Scaffolds
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 — 10:00 (CET), 14:30 (IST), 17:00 (SGT)
Speaker: Dr. Kaushik Chatterjee (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)
Webinar Overview
This webinar explored the emerging field of 4D bioprinting, a technology that integrates the time dimension into traditional 3D bioprinting to create smart, shape-morphing scaffolds.
These dynamic structures respond to environmental stimuli, enabling new approaches to biomedical applications and tissue engineering.
A central focus of the session was the transformation of sericin—a silk protein often discarded in textile manufacturing—into a powerful biomaterial for regenerative medicine.
The webinar also introduced advanced DLP-based techniques using the BIONOVA X bioprinter to fabricate hydrogels and scaffolds capable of programmed shape changes, opening new possibilities in deployable tissue constructs and soft biomedical devices.
Key Learning Points:
- The fundamental principles and potential of 4D bioprinting in biomedical applications
- Designing bioinks for dynamic shape-changing hydrogels using DLP bioprinting technologies
- The role of smart scaffolds in tissue engineering, soft robotics, and regenerative medicine
About the Speaker
Dr. Kaushik Chatterjee (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)
Dr. Chatterjee joined the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 2011 and currently serves as a Professor in the
Department of Materials Engineering and the Department of Bioengineering.
His research group focuses on the development of materials for biomedical applications, with particular emphasis on
3D printing and additive manufacturing of medical devices and tissue scaffolds.
His work spans biopolymers, biomaterials, and advanced fabrication technologies that support a wide range of clinical and research applications.
Webinar Information
Speaker: Dr. Kaushik Chatterjee
Date: 19 November 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 (CET), 14:30 (IST), 17:00 (SGT)
Viewing Method: On-demand streaming available
About CELLINK
CELLINK, a part of BICO, develops advanced 3D cell culture and bioprinting solutions for researchers in drug discovery and translational medicine.
By driving innovation in biofabrication and workflow automation, CELLINK contributes to the global shift toward physiologically relevant 3D models and next-generation biomedical research.
