The University of Minnesota’s Bioprinting Facility studies human cell viability, proliferation, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue morphogenesis, in three-dimensionally printed tissue constructs. We synthesize synthetic and natural biomaterials for use as “inks” in bioprinting projects. We employ a variety of bioprinting techniques and hydrogel crosslinking methods.
The facility provides bioprinters, reagents, consumables, an automatic imaging system, and personalized training sessions to meet all of your bioprinting research needs.
Available Equipment
Inkredible+ Bioprinter
Inkredible+ Bioprinter
Inkredible+ Bioprinter, Sterile Environment
Inkredible+ Bioprinter, Sterile Environment
BIO X Bioprinter
BIO X Bioprinter
Pneumatic Extrusion Bioprinter
Pneumatic Extrusion Bioprinter
In collaboration with Michael C. McAlpine
Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer
Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer
Invitrogen EVOS FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System
Invitrogen EVOS FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System
Mach 1 Micromechanical Tissue Testing System
Mach 1 Micromechanical Tissue Testing System
Desktops for CAD Design and Bioprinting File Preparation
Desktops for CAD Design and Bioprinting File Preparation
Coming Soon: Laser-Assisted Bioprinter for Laser-Induced Forward Transfers
Coming Soon: Laser-Assisted Bioprinter for Laser-Induced Forward Transfers
Faculty
Facility Director
Facility Director
Facility Manager
Facility Manager
Available Consumables and Reagents
Bioprinting Consumables
Bioprinting Consumables
Syringe Barrels (with caps and pistons) and Tips (varying gauge, length, and shape)
Sterile Consumables
Sterile Consumables
All materials can be provided sterile
Pluronic F-127
Pluronic F-127
Great fugitive support material! It's a gel at room temperature and a liquid at fridge temperature.
Gelatin Methacryloyl, Varying Degrees of Methacrylation
Gelatin Methacryloyl, Varying Degrees of Methacrylation
Gelatin from Porcine Skin, 300 Gram Bloom Strength
Gelatin from Porcine Skin, 300 Gram Bloom Strength
Sodium Alginate
Sodium Alginate
Custom Support Parts
Custom Support Parts
The facility has a 3D printer for making custom ABS, ASA, Polypropylene, Nylon, and Polycaprolactone parts, as well as a close relationship with a Glass-Blowing Shop
Dual Extrusion
Inkredible+ Bioprinter Loaded with Two Different Materials
Inkredible+ Bioprinter Loaded with Two Different Materials
Dual Extrusion Mid-Print
Dual Extrusion Mid-Print
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Haylie Helms, MS
Facility Manager
helms057@umn.edu
Lab location
Dwan Variety Club Cardiovascular Research Center Building
Room 269
Mailing address
425 East River Parkway
Room 269, DVCCRC
Minneapolis, MN 55455
U.S. Veteran Engagement Program
The Bioprinting Facility is offering a program to any veterans who are interested in the bioprinting research field. The program will consist of two free hands-on sessions (flexible scheduling) and will expose veterans to the fields of tissue engineering and bioprinting.
This program is sponsored by ARMI-BioFabUSA