Weijie Peng

Pennsylvania State University

Papers

1

Total Citations

266

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1

About

Dr. Weijie Peng is a pioneering figure in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, whose work has fundamentally advanced scaffold-free bioprinting technologies. His research focuses on developing innovative biofabrication strategies to create functional, transplantable tissues without synthetic scaffolds. Dr. Peng’s most influential contribution is the invention of "tissue strands"—self-assembling, scalable building blocks that serve as a novel bioink for three-dimensional bioprinting. This breakthrough, detailed in his highly cited 2016 paper (266 citations), overcomes critical limitations of traditional bioprinting by enabling the fabrication of dense, cell-rich constructs that better mimic native tissue architecture and function. By eliminating the need for exogenous biomaterials, his approach reduces immunogenicity and enhances tissue integration, representing a paradigm shift in organ engineering. Dr. Peng’s work has garnered significant attention, with his seminal paper becoming a cornerstone reference in the field. His achievements have positioned him as a leader in next-generation bioprinting, inspiring new directions for creating vascularized tissues and complex organoids. For students and researchers, Dr. Peng exemplifies how creative problem-solving at the intersection of materials science and biology can unlock transformative solutions for repairing and replacing damaged tissues.

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Papers
266
Total Citations
266
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Three-dimensional bioprinting using self-assembling scalable scaffold-free “tissue strands” as a new bioink
266 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Pennsylvania State University

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