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BEaTS Research Radio's PodcastSpecial Episode - Lab-Grown Testes: A New Frontier for FertilityListen to this University of Ottawa TMM student discuss 3D testis bioprinting with distinguished guest Dr. Stephanie Willerth. The episode provides an exciting peek into how bioprinting technologies are reshaping reproductive biology research.Learn more: https://bme.ubc.ca/?directory=stephanie-willerth1:00 | Early Life, Education, and Journey into Research2:45 | Exploring the Shift to Reproductive Bioprinting5:20 | Overcoming Challenges8:10 | Microsphere Stability and Reproducibility10:00 | Potential Applications of Microspheres10:45 | Progress Toward an In-Vivo Model for Full Human Spermatogenesis12:50 | Advice for Young ScientistsSoundrackStep Into The Light by Zenboy1955 http://mixte...
2025-12-0514 min
Canada’s EntrepreneurFrom launching in the pandemic to leading change in bio-technology - Vancouver - Canada's PodcastDr. Stephanie Willerth is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and an international leader in biomaterials and tissue engineering. She founded the award-winning biotechnology spin off company – Axolotl Biosciences in March 2020. The company sells bioinks for printing human tissues.
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2024-11-1319 min
In VivoCan We 3D Print Human Organs? Dr. Stephanie Willerth on Bioprinting & Tissue Engineering | Ep. 11Imagine a future where we can 3D print organs, heal spinal cord injuries, and test new drugs without animal models. That future is closer than you think.In this episode of In Vivo, Dr. Stephanie Willerth explains how bioprinting is transforming regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and personalized healthcare.Topics Covered:- How bioprinting works & how it differs from traditional 3D printing- The role of stem cells in regenerative medicine & personalized implants- How scientists are printing functional tissues & even organs- Why bioprinting could replace animal testing in drug discovery- The biggest challenges in scaling up bioprinted organs for transplantation- How...
2024-07-231h 07
NGBiLabS1.E14: Axolotl BiosciencesJuly 4th 2024 – Join us this week as we feature Stephanie Willerth, Co-Founder and CEO of Axolotl Biosciences, based in Victoria, BC. Stephanie and her team specialize in 3D tissue printing and developing bioinks for neural and cardiac tissues. We’ll delve into the potential applications of 3D tissue printing in personalized medicine, the growth of this innovative field, and Stephanie's advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses.Axolotl Biosciences: axolotlbiosciences.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com
2024-07-0420 min
Next Generation ManufacturingEp.13 - Advancing Healthcare with 3D BioprintingOn this episode Jay Myers is joined by Dr. Stephanie Willerth, CEO at Axolotl Biosciences. Axolotl Biosciences' mission is to provide turn-key reagents, including bioinks, 3D tissue models, and consulting services in the field of 3D bioprinting to advance the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. We envision delivering innovative products that enable the 3D bioprinting of humanized tissue models for advancing medicine. In this episode: Stephanie's background 3D Printing brain tissue Additive solutions in bio-medical and bio-engineering Commercialization and manufacturing Axolotl getting recognition Advice for entering the field Attracting talent Wo...
2023-01-1721 min
Its a bit Academical#005 - How to build a spinal cordSend us a textIn this episode, we are chatting with Professor Stephanie Willerth. She is a Full Professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria. Over the years Professor Willerth has held many distinguished positions. This includes being the President Canadian Biomaterials Society.Professor Willerth did her undergraduate at MIT and completed her Phd at Washington University in St. Louis. She is a published author and has over 4500 citations. In addition to sharing her experiences, Professor Willerth will share with us some of her favourite books and w...
2023-01-1556 min
Global Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight GuruHow Medical Device Intellectual Property Protection Varies by SectorWhen developing a product in the medical device space, how does intellectual property (IP) protection work in the private sector versus at an academic institution, like a university? When is a patent needed and when is it not?In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast Jon Speer and Etienne Nichols talk to Neil Thompson, Kevin Buckley, and Stephanie Willerth about intellectual property and why it's important to understand the difference between inventorship and ownership.Some of the highlights of this episode include:At a university, Stephanie describes the process that professors and...
2022-03-1036 min
MedTalkcracyUsing Bioink to 3D Print Living TissuesStephanie Willerth, the CEO of biotech start-up Axolotl Biosciences based in Victoria, British Columbia Canada has created a novel bioink that is allowing researchers throughout the world to 3D bioprint organoids. This technology is certainly changing medicine and may very well disrupt traditional mechanical artificial organs. Imagine a world where a patient’s bad kidney could be scanned, fixed in software, bioprinted and seamlessly transplanted. The work Stephanie and her team is doing, will get us there and that’s why I asked, What happens when What if becomes What is.
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2021-03-1517 min
The Stem Cell PodcastEp. 135: "3D Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering" Featuring Dr. Stephanie WillerthGuest: Dr. Stephanie Willerth is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on using engineering-based approaches to stem cell biology. Her team develops bioactive scaffolds for directing…
2019-02-0550 min
The Stem Cell PodcastEp. 135: “3D Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering” Featuring Dr. Stephanie Willerth
Guest:
Dr. Stephanie Willerth is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on using engineering-based approaches to stem cell biology. Her team develops bioactive scaffolds for directing stem cell differentiation, and investigates the expression of transcription factors that regulates this process. The goal of her group’s research is to develop engineered tissues that can be transplanted in the human nervous system to treat diseases like Parkinson’s or repair damaged spinal cord tissue.
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2019-02-0550 min