Bioprinting Blog

Dr. Luciano Paulino Silva is a senior researcher at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa). He has 18 years of experience in scientific research and development and has published 130 scientific papers in the field of bioprospecting, nanobiotechnology, and beyond. Dr. Silva is also an alumni (affiliated) member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, editorial board member and reviewer of multiple scientific journals,  consultant for Brazilian governmental agencies and a full professor of Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, as well as Molecular Biology at the Institute of Biological Sciences of the University of Brasilia. Maya: Dr. Silva, please tell us about the research work at your laboratory. Silva: The Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology - LNANO at Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (Brasilia, DF, Brazil) focuses on research that utilizes nanotechnology to support or enhance biological systems. These projects include the characterization of b...

Ear scaffold printed by r3bEL bioprinter Plastic widget printed by a typical 3D printer By Mayasari Lim, Ph.D. When the r3bEL from SE3D is on display at CES , NSTA or other educational events focused on STEM, the first impression is that it’s another 3D printer like those manufactured by MakerBot or Dremel . As you move in closer and notice that there is no spool for filament, one becomes a bit puzzled and asks the question, “Dr. Lim, this is a 3D printer right?” In some ways but its features and applications are very different than the 3D printers most educators are familiar with. While the r3bEL may have the basic physical structure and platform resembling a 3D printer, it has certain distinct features that cannot be produced in 3D printers typically found in schools. The r3bEL is actually classified as a “bioprinter” for the following; F ACT #1 – It does not print plastic! Most desktop 3D printers like MakerBot are based on fused deposition ...

Leading educational initiatives and innovation in science,  SE3D  Education has launched its 2017 Science Lab Innovators Program (SLIP). The  S LIP Program is comprised of select teachers in K-12 charter, public, and private schools, vocational training institutions, colleges and other related programs who are pioneering   bioscience-focused education through  innovative curriculum and lab programs. “It is our mission, with the support of the  National Science Foundation  (NSF), to stimulate interest in science through experiences that prepare and propel the next generation of biomedical scientists, engineers and innovators” stated Dr. Mayasari Lim, CEO at SE3D Education. “The Science Lab Innovators Program (SLIP) is our way of accentuating the S cience  in STEM by bringing together talented educators, initiatives and ingenuity to pursue that mission. We are very excited to offer this program for 2017” Participants in the SLIP program wi...

SE3D Education is excited to be partnering with Nepris to teacher development webinars on how 3D bioprinting can be used in science classrooms for applications in biotechnology, green technology, and food science.  Nepris is a cloud-based platform that connects industry professionals into classrooms bringing relevance and application into curriculums. Dr. Mayasari Lim, CEO of SE3D will explore how this innovative tool enhances the learning experience of students to stimulate interest in science. This session is especially helpful for teachers and educators who are exploring how this technology is applicable to STEM, NGSS and CTE initiatives.  This session will be held Thursday, December 1 at 1pm PST/4pm EST. If you are interested in participating, please select this link  http://zurl.co/7ypb   to sign-up.

We are thrilled to announce that SE3D Education was recently awarded the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for 2015. The team at SE3D Education would like to take this opportunity to thank National Science Foundation (NSF) for giving us this opportunity to develop new technology for education. This project will commence in 1 January 2015. Keep posted for more updates.