Pei Qi Lim
Papers
3
Total Citations
59
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3
About
Pei Qi Lim is a pioneer at the intersection of biofabrication and tissue engineering, with a primary focus on developing advanced 3D bioprinting methodologies. Their most significant contribution is the invention of a novel, two-stage automated robotic dispensing system for bioprinting, which enables the precise deposition of biological materials and the creation of topographic guidance features that direct cell alignment and differentiation. This work, detailed in their highly cited 2015 paper (46 citations), represents a major leap forward in controlling cellular microenvironments for regenerative medicine. Lim further refined this technique in subsequent studies, demonstrating how a specialized hydrogel bioink allows cells to sediment toward and sense these engineered surface features, thereby enhancing tissue maturation. By automating the process of combining surface guidance with direct cell delivery, Lim’s research provides a powerful, reproducible platform for building complex, functional tissues. Their achievements are foundational for researchers aiming to engineer structured tissues like muscle, nerve, or vasculature, establishing a critical bridge between robotic precision and biological self-assembly.
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- 1A novel 3D printing method for cell alignment and differentiation46 citations · 2015
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