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EPSRC Reference:	EP/D003849/1
Title:	Three Dimensional Cell Addressing: A Proof-of-Concept Study in the Formation of Complex Tissue Architectures In Vitro
Principal Investigator:	Shakesheff, Professor K
Other Investigators:	Thomas, Professor D Rose, Professor FRA Crowe, Professor J
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Department:	Sch of Pharmacy
Organisation:	University of Nottingham
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	03 October 2005	Ends:	02 February 2007	Value (£):	87,989
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Medical science & disease
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Healthcare
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A remarkable feature of human tissues is the precise architectural arrangement of cells. Within a single tissue, multiple cell types are arranged on the micron scale to form interconnected communities and on the 10 micron to 10 centimeter scale to form complex shapes. This three-dimensional architecture is vital to define the ultimate cell phenotype and tissue function. This proposal details a new basic technology that we believe can enable researchers to precisely position multiple cell types in vitro within a 3D space. This technology could bridge the gap between the elegance of self-assembly during in vivo organogenesis and the simple methods of assembling 3D tissue cultures used in the laboratory.
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