Dorota Kurek
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Dorota Kurek is a trailblazer in the field of tissue engineering and microphysiological systems, with a primary focus on vascularized organoid models. Her most celebrated contribution is the development of a microfluidic platform for in vitro grafting of hepatic spheroids and organoids onto a living microvascular bed—a breakthrough that directly addresses the critical bottleneck of vascularization in liver tissue modeling. This work, published in 2022 and already garnering 108 citations, has opened new avenues for studying liver organogenesis, regeneration, and disease in a physiologically relevant context. By enabling routine integration of complex tissues with functional vasculature, Kurek’s research bridges the gap between simple organoid cultures and fully vascularized, transplantable constructs. Her achievements are particularly notable for their translational potential, offering a scalable solution for drug screening and regenerative medicine. Through her innovative microfluidic designs, Kurek continues to shape the future of in vitro human tissue modeling, inspiring researchers to tackle the vascularization challenge head-on.
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