Bioprinting

Overview

• Step 1
  • Locate 3 credible information sources and create an outline in a bullet list format including major topics, with some supportive detail for each topic. It should not be a draft with full sentences and paragraphs.
  • Write 1-2 sentences for each information source explaining why you believe these sources are credible.
  • Include references to the 3 information sources in APA format.
• Step 2
• Write a paper about Bioprinting that consists of a title page, introduction, several paragraphs addressing the questions for your chosen topic, conclusion, and references.
• The outline in Step 1 should be the starting point. The paper should be 750-1500 words, excluding references and the title page.
• The paper should consist of less than 10% direct quotes. Quotation marks must be used at the start and end of a direct quote, followed by an in-text citation. When paraphrasing, you should also use text citations to acknowledge the source.
• A list of references in APA format should be included at the end.
• The following questions should be addressed in the paper.
• • What is bioprinting and how does the process work? Describe how bioprinting can form complex biomaterials, relating it to what you have learned about cells, tissues, and organs from the course readings.
  • What are stem cells and how can they be used for bioprinting?
  • What is bioink and how is it used for bioprinting?
  • Include at least two specific examples of current research in this field. Include references to peer-reviewed scholarly papers.
  • What are some of the benefits of bioprinting?
  • What are the current challenges with bioprinting?
  • Conclude with predictions for the future. Do you believe that people could benefit from this technology in their lifetime? Briefly explain your reasoning.