Basics of 3D Bioprinting and Cell Culture Course

Basics of 3D Bioprinting and Cell Culture Course
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Basics of 3D Bioprinting and Cell Culture Course

A focused, practice-oriented program that blends core theory with guided lab work in 3D bioprinting and cell culture. Designed for students and researchers, the workshop uses interactive lectures, group discussions, and hands-on sessions—plus quick Kahoot checks—to build confident, job-ready skills from day one.

  • Principles of cell culture and the research implications of 2D vs 3D.

  • Core bioprinting technologies and system components.

  • Bioinks/biomaterials: composition, properties, preparation, and selection.

  • CAD for bioprinting: design concepts and file preparation.

  • Safe lab setup and step-by-step printer operation to fabricate simple structures.

  • Troubleshooting: recognizing defects and applying corrective actions.

Undergraduate/graduate students and early-career researchers in life sciences, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, or related fields seeking a practical entry into bioprinting and cell culture.

Day 1 — Introduction to Cell Culture & Bioprinting (4 hours: theory + demo)

Morning

  • Welcome and workshop objectives.

  • Overview of cell culture (2D vs 3D) and use cases.

  • Biomedical applications of 3D printing.

  • Bioprinting technologies: inkjet, extrusion, laser-assisted.

  • Materials and bioinks: composition, properties, applications.

  • Interactive Kahoot review.

Afternoon

  • Lab safety and workspace setup for cells, materials, and equipment.

  • Bioprinter hardware and software overview.

  • Live demonstration on a basic 3D bioprinter.


Day 2 — Bioinks & Design for Bioprinting (4 hours: theory + practice)

Morning

  • In-depth biomaterials review and bioink preparation.

  • Selection criteria by application (tissue engineering, drug delivery).

  • CAD design principles for bioprinting.

  • Kahoot on bioinks and design.

Afternoon

  • Hands-on: designing a simple 3D model in CAD.

  • Practical: preparing cells and bioinks.

  • File preparation and printer setup.

  • Printing simple structures under instructor guidance.


Day 3 — Printing & Troubleshooting (4 hours: practical)

Morning

  • Each participant designs and prints a simple structure.

Afternoon

  • Common printing issues and systematic troubleshooting.

  • Final Q&A and feedback.