Team behind 3D bioengineered wound model for healthcare training wins two awards

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University of Huddersfield research that has led to the creation of 3D bioengineered wound models for healthcare training has been recognised with two main prizes from the Society of Tissue Viability.

A team that spans the University’s Biopolymer Research Centre and Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention has collaborated on the innovative project, which won this year’s Together We Achieve Award.

Dr Jessica Senior and Professor Alan Smith’s initial research in 3D bioprinting skin drew the attention of Professor Karen Ousey, Dr Leanne Atkin and Professor Barbara Conway of the Institute, which focuses on the management of acute and chronic non-healing wounds.