Project
Prometheus: Division of skeletal tissue engineering (IOFM/22/002)
Prometheus, is an interdisciplinary, translational, research platform focusing on skeletal tissue engineering and technology transfer. Members include the Divisions of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Biomechanics, Experimental Medicine and Endocrinology, Prosthetic Dentistry, Bioresponses (Bioscience Engineering), the Department of Materials Engineering (KU Leuven), and the Division of Biomechanics (University of Liège). Consisting of 50+ PhD students, postdocs, PIs, technical staff and clinical partners, Prometheus is organized across 3 integrated programmes: fundamental science related to stem cells and 3D tissue creation; translation of scientific findings into a technology platform for safe, high-quality manufacturing processes; creation of blue prints for the clinical implementation of Skeletal TE therapies. Divided into several research tracks, coordinated by experts in the field, each programme is supported by cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure.