Her lecture, titled “The Central Role of 3D Printing in Designing the Next Generation of Bone Substitutes,” showcased the transformative potential of advanced additive manufacturing in biomedical engineering.
In her presentation, Prof. Ioniță highlighted how 3D printing technologies enable precise control over scaffold geometry, custom material design, and the fabrication of patient-specific bone substitutes with improved biological and mechanical performance. She explored current research trends, challenges in translating these technologies to clinical applications, and future opportunities at the intersection of materials science, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.