SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

InterLynk researchers contribute to renowned scientific journals, publishing findings that advance the field of regenerative medicine. These publications highlight key discoveries, technological innovations, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

ACS Materials Letters Vol 7/Issue 4 2025 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.4c01836

Freeform 3D Printing of Cell-Adsorptive Cryogels with Shape-Recoverability

Castanheira, Edgar J.; Monteiro, Luís P. G.; Sobreiro-Almeida, Rita; Gaspar, Vítor M.; Wittig, Nina K.; Correia, Tiago R., Birkedal, Henrik; Rodrigues, João M. M.; Mano, João F.

Aggregate Volume 6, Issue 7 July 2025 2025 https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70041

Nozzle Jamming Granularized Blood-Derived Proteins for Bioprinting Cell-Instructive Architectures

Lucas S. Ribeiro, João Rocha Maia, Vítor M. Gaspar, Catarina A. Custódio, Emerson R. Camargo, Rita Sobreiro-Almeida, João F. Mano

Clin Oral Investig 2025 Mar 18 2025 10.1007/s00784-025-06262-z

Microvascular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction: an analysis of outcomes in elderly patients

Fenske J, Lampert P, Steffen C, Kreiker H, Koerdt S, Kreutzer K, Heiland M, Rendenbach C.

Additive Manufacturing Volume 101, 5 March 2025, 104710 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2025.104710

Water-based hydroxyapatite photocurable feedstock for the manufacture of architectured parts by vat photopolymerization

Simão Santos, Manuel F.R.P. Alves, Georgina Miranda, Susana M. Olhero

Biomater Adv. 2025 Feb;167:214105 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.214105

Thiol-ene click chemistry: Enabling 3D printing of natural-based inks for biomedical applications

Malafaia AP, Sobreiro-Almeida R, Rodrigues JMM, Mano JF.

ETE 2025 Conference Proceedings 2025 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15705474

Engaging STEM Education Through Educational Videogames: Present and Future Possibilities

Brancaleon, Riccardo; Kienzl, Sabine

VIDEOS

A selection of videos showcasing InterLynk’s research, innovations, and collaborations. These provide an in-depth look at the project’s mission and technological advancements.

Project Video

Listen to our scientists as they explain InterLynk and their research. This video highlights innovative approaches, the technologies driving multi-tissue regeneration, and the contributions of all our partners.

Snapshot Video

A concise, 90-second overview summarizing InterLynk’s challenges, solutions, and collaborative research efforts. This video introduces key partners and demonstrates its main concepts.

TRAINING

In this section, we share short video tutorials to walk you through InterLynk’s innovative methods, materials, and technologies step by step.

Pioneering Printing with Blood Components

This short video tutorial explains how to transform blood-derived proteins into stable, printable inks. These bio-inks can help create personalized scaffolds that encourage tissue regeneration - opening up exciting possibilities for future healthcare. Click here to read the full study in Advanced Science.

Nozzle Jamming in Action: Bioprinting with Granularized Blood-Derived Proteins

Using a clever granular ink fabrication method based on nozzle jamming, this video shows how the research team transformed human platelet lysates into gel-like micro-particles that form a stable, extrudable ink, preserving biological activity while enabling precise control over scaffold shape and structure. Click here to explore the full study in the journal Aggregate.

From Biomaterials to Bioprinting: The InterLynk Manufacturing Workflow

Follow the journey from laboratory bench to 3D-printed scaffold in this short video, which illustrates how InterLynk researchers transform human platelet lysates into advanced biomaterials and bio-inks. Step by step, the video reveals the integrated manufacturing process that bridges biology, chemistry, and engineering to create multi-material scaffolds for regenerative medicine. A glossary below the video explains the key scientific terms featured in the workflow.

OUTREACH MATERIALS

A collection of outreach materials designed to communicate InterLynk’s research to a broader audience. These materials present the project’s goals, challenges, and innovations in an accessible format.

Factsheet

A concise two-page document providing a quick overview of the key challenges in musculoskeletal regeneration and how InterLynk is addressing them.

Poster

A visual overview of InterLynk’s key innovations, illustrating the approach to multi-tissue regeneration and the impact of its research.

Leaflet

A detailed overview of musculoskeletal regeneration challenges and InterLynk’s solutions, highlighting how collaborative research advances multi-tissue scaffold design. Available in three languages.

Roll-Up

A high-impact display summarizing InterLynk’s mission, technologies, and collaborative efforts in regenerative medicine, designed for conferences and events.

Flyer

A short and concise introduction to InterLynk, outlining the project’s objectives, technologies, and contributions to regenerative medicine.

DELIVERABLES

Public project deliverables provide in-depth reports on the development and implementation of key InterLynk components. These documents describe how various elements contribute to the project’s overall objectives.

Website

A report detailing the structure, functionality, and role of the InterLynk website as a central platform for project communication and dissemination.

Dissemination Kit

An overview of the materials and strategies developed to effectively communicate InterLynk’s findings to scientific, clinical, and public audiences.

PRESS RELEASES

Official press releases highlight major milestones and achievements within the InterLynk project.