Biofabrication and biomanufacturing in Ireland and the UK

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Murphy, Jack F, Lavelle, Martha, Asciak, Lisa, Burdis, Ross, Levis, Hannah J ORCID: 0000-0002-3923-1178, Ligorio, Cosimo, Mcguire, Jamie, Polleres, Marlene, Smith, Poppy O, Tullie, Lucinda et al (show 15 more authors) , Uribe-Gomez, Juan, Chen, Biqiong ORCID: 0000-0002-6465-2871, Dawson, Jonathan I, Gautrot, Julien E, Hooper, Nigel M, Kelly, Daniel J, Li, Vivian SW, Mata, Alvaro, Pandit, Abhay, Phillips, James B, Shu, Wenmiao, Stevens, Molly M, Williams, Rachel L ORCID: 0000-0002-1954-0256, Armstrong, James PK and Huang, Yan Yan Shery (2024) Biofabrication and biomanufacturing in Ireland and the UK BIO-DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, 7 (6). pp. 825-856. ISSN 2096-5524, 2522-8552

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Abstract

As we navigate the transition from the Fourth to the Fifth Industrial Revolution, the emerging fields of biomanufacturing and biofabrication are transforming life sciences and healthcare. These sectors are benefiting from a synergy of synthetic and engineering biology, sustainable manufacturing, and integrated design principles. Advanced techniques such as 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering, directed assembly, and self-assembly are instrumental in creating biomimetic scaffolds, tissues, organoids, medical devices, and biohybrid systems. The field of biofabrication in the United Kingdom and Ireland is emerging as a pivotal force in bioscience and healthcare, propelled by cutting-edge research and development. Concentrating on the production of biologically functional products for use in drug delivery, in vitro models, and tissue engineering, research institutions across these regions are dedicated to innovating healthcare solutions that adhere to ethical standards while prioritising sustainability, affordability, and healthcare system benefits. Graphic abstract: (Figure presented.)

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bioprinting, Drug delivery, Biomaterials, Tissue engineering, Sustainability, Biohybrid
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2026 11:28
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2026 12:42
DOI:	10.1007/s42242-024-00316-z
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3203172
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