Bioprinting

The Impact of Innovation in 3D Printed Organs

Jasser A. Gonzalez

University of Phoenix





The Impact of Innovation of 3D Printed Organs

The notion of 3D printed organs also commonly known as 3D bioprinting is founded on an intricate theory. The idea is based upon the insertion of a particular cell in the precise setting in efforts for nature to arrange the cells appropriately; thus enabling the fusion of cells on their own accord (Jha, 2016). In addition, Lewis (2017), mentions that the innovation and entrepreneurialism involved in bioprinting have culminated in computer programs that can generate visual representations slice by slice of multifaceted organs that include hearts and livers. Developments in 3D printed organs in the very near future would permit transplants and dramatically lessen waiting lists for organs; equating to the capability to save lives and improve quality of life. Finally, 3D bioprinting will undoubtedly revolutionize medicine. The primary application of 3D printed organs will allow for the testing of new medications without the need of testing on either animals or human subjects (Ahn, 2017). The use of 3D printed organs will enable testing on a variety of forms of cells and would allow advancements in preventive and reactive medicinal measures that will treat and even eliminate diseases such as cancer.

3D printed organs are not quite ready for human transplant as currently, all testing has identified the created organs as weak and unstable. More research, testing, and observation is required to ensure maximum performance when finally used in human transplant procedures. The addressing of the current shortfalls requires extensive collaboration in the fields of biology, medicine, and engineering. Although there are currently complex challenges within the field of 3D bioprinting, there is no doubt that there is a promising future for the technology.




References

Ahn, J. (2017). 3D Bioprinting: The Next Great Revolution in Medicine? Retrieved from

http://science-union.org/articlelist/2017/1/18/3d-bioprinting

Jha, M. (2016). 5 Innovations In 3D Printing. Retrieved from

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/279243

Lewis, T. (2017). Could 3D Printing Solve the Organ Transplant Shortage? Retrieved from

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jul/30/will-3d-printing-solve-the-organ-transplant-shortage