Perspectives on the future of biofabrication: insights from the winter school for biofabrication.

Authors

Oliver Kopinski-Grünwald, Corinna Barella, Anastasiia Budaeva, Jason A Burdick, Nathan Carpentier, Justin Cooper-White, Nikolas Galensowske, Antonia Georgopoulou, Jürgen Groll, Pavla Hajovska, Imanda Jayawardena, Mohammad Jouybar, Inga Jurgelane, Petra J Kluger, Marco Lai, Catherine Le Visage, Khoon S Lim, Jagoda Litowczenko, Marica Markovic, Lorenzo Moroni, Maryam Mousavi Movahed, Koichi Nakayama, Valentina Pavanati, Mina Petrovic, Felix Pointner, Heinz Redl, Christopher Riedmüller, Alice Salvadori, Simon Sayer, Stephan Schandl, Thomas Schmidt, Viktoria Schoen, Wojciech Święszkowski, Andrea Ulloa-Fernandez, Jasper Van Hoorick, Rathina Vel Balasubramanian, Michał Wszoła, Sing Yian Chew, Alessia Zanacchi, Marcy Zenobi-Wong, Aleksandr Ovsianikov

Published in

Biofabrication. Volume 18. Issue 4. Oct 05, 2026. Epub Oct 05, 2026.

Abstract

Biofabrication is a multidisciplinary field that integrates diverse technologies to create three-dimensional structures composed of living cells, biomaterials, and other biological components. One of its main goals is the realization of functional tissue constructs with hierarchical architectures, as observed in native biological tissues, for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, as well as forin vitromodelling. Given its multidisciplinary nature, continued collaboration among experts from various scientific and technological disciplines remains essential to address the challenges ahead and to achieve the ambitious objectives of this rapidly advancing field. Reflecting on the progress made since the first bioprinting attempts, one can only envision the achievements that biofabrication may accomplish in the coming decades. Symposia such as the Alpine winter school for Biofabrication, bring together leading experts and early-stage researchers who collectively shape the future of the discipline through innovation and discussion. During the 2025 edition of the winter school, participants exchanged knowledge on current advances, challenges, and future perspectives in biofabrication. Guided by experts in this field, early-stage researchers discussed and summarized their views on five key topics: (i) the future of devices and technology in biofabrication, (ii) current trends and opportunities in material development, (iii) impact on society, ethics, and communication, (iv) applications and clinical translation, and (v) education and skillsets required for successful research. Their perspectives summarized here, address critical questions about future methodology, material development, and technological improvements that will continue to shape the evolution of biofabrication. Furthermore, aspects such as the impact on society, as well as the required skillset and education for future scientists working in the field are discussed.

PMID:
42831562
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