Boon Chong Lau

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Total Citations

128

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Boon Chong Lau is a leading researcher in the field of bioprinting and tissue engineering, with a primary focus on developing advanced biomaterials for regenerative medicine. His most influential work, the 2015 paper "Printing cell-laden gelatin constructs by free-form fabrication and enzymatic protein crosslinking," has garnered 128 citations and addresses a critical challenge in the field: the precise fabrication of cell-bearing scaffolds using gelatin. Lau pioneered a method that combines free-form fabrication with enzymatic crosslinking, enabling the creation of stable, cell-laden gelatin constructs that maintain high cell viability. This breakthrough overcomes the traditional limitations of gelatin in 3D printing, offering a versatile platform for creating complex tissue structures. His contributions have significantly advanced the practical application of bioprinting, providing a foundation for developing functional tissue substitutes. Lau's work is widely recognized for its innovation in merging material science with biofabrication, making him a key figure in the ongoing effort to translate bioprinting technologies from the lab to clinical use.