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Project reference

2025_P4_Pontiki_Rhode

Start date

01/10/2026

First Academic supervisor

Dr Antonia Pontiki

Second Academic supervisor

Prof Kawal Rhode

Third Academic supervisor

Prof Eirini Velliou

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3D Bioprinting of Cardiac Tissue for Cardiac Ablation Simulation

The main aim of the project is to develop 3D bioprinted cardiac tissue to be incorporated into a cardiac simulator for ablation training. The objective is to develop bioprinted cardiac scaffolds with enhanced biomimetic properties. Viable myocytes or precursor cells will be supported within the scaffold to construct a more physiologically representative ablation response model. The thermal and electrical properties of the phantoms will be evaluated to ensure their suitability for ablation simulation. Finally, a proof-of-concept model will be created to validate the feasibility of this approach before scaling to more complex models that could eventually be used to test clinical cardiac ablation techniques.