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New project funding by DFG: ‘Bio-inspired multizonal protein scaffolds as novel cartilage model system’
Cartilage hardly regenerates due to a low number of blood vessels and nerves. We currently plan a project in which we are seeking for innovative solutions, based on novel biomaterials and novel small-molecule drugs, together with colleagues. Artwork by Dr. Yvonne Roger.
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New project funding by Erwin Röver-Stiftung: ‘A biomarker for aseptic implant loosening?’
In aseptic loosening of arthoplasties (hip, knee), inflammation leads to dissolution of the bone and progressive implant loosening. These processes are the main cause of follow-up surgery. There is a great need for action to detect the onset of implant loosening at an early stage in order to take countermeasures. The project aims to identify
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Conjoined Twins for Biohybrid Implants
Photo: Dr. Sebastian Heene In November 2025, NIFE was open to the public (https://nife-hannover.de/erfolgreicher-tag-der-offenen-tuer/) demonstrating its manifold activities in research and translation. I (Prof. Dr. Andrea Hoffmann) contributed a talk on “Stem Cells and Immune Cells: Conjoined Twins for Novel Biohybrid Implants”. The term ´conjoined twins´ alludes to the inseparable functions of both cell types
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How to obtain mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow?
In October 2023, scientists from the institute of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Leibniz University, from the institute of Micro Production Technology, Leibniz University, and from the institute of Experimental Infection Research, TWINCORE worked with Anika in our lab to isolate human mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow, see photo. For more information, also watch our