Royce Training: From Medical Imaging to 3D Bioprinting for Personalised Medicine

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Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design and fabrication of personalised medical products using cutting-edge biofabrication tools and techniques. The content explores the complete biofabrication pipeline; starting from medical images, through advanced modelling, to approaches for 3D bioprinting. It will use real-world applications in personalised medicine and regenerative healthcare to convey wider context of the techniques and challenges users might face.

Application-focused case studies from tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and medical implant design offer technical examples and insights into translating these approaches for personalise medicine.

For more information on the 3D bioprinting facilities at the Henry Royce Institute please view the Tomorrow Labs website.

Background and motivation

Bioprinting is an emerging field within biofabrication that enables the creation of biological structures through the precise, layer-by-layer deposition of cells and biomaterials. These technologies are pivotal in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, offering the ability to replicate native tissue architecture and functionality beyond what traditional 2D/3D cell cultures or animal models can achieve.

Bioprinted constructs are increasingly used in in vitro disease modelling, drug development, and basic biological research. As the field evolves, bioprinting is expected to play a transformative role in clinical applications — from personalised tissue grafts and implants to precision therapies that support healthy ageing and improved patient outcomes

A critical enabler of this personalised approach is the integration of medical imaging and 3D modelling, which allows for the fabrication of anatomically accurate, patient-specific constructs. In this course, participants will use MIMICS software — an advanced platform for medical image processing and segmentation — to convert clinical imaging data into printable digital models. This step is fundamental in both 3D printing and bioprinting workflows, bridging clinical imaging with customised manufacturing, and is increasingly relevant to research, innovation, and translational medicine.

Date: 8-10 December

Format: In-person

Cost: £240

Location: Henry Royce Institute, Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester

Audience

This course offers a broad introduction to scientific techniques and approached used in the field of bioprinting. It is suitable for researchers start out in the field or wanting to apply these new techniques to their own research.

PhD researchers
Early-career scientists
Clinical researchers and junior doctors
Biotechnology professionals

It is particularly valuable for those working in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, medical device design, or translational biomedical research. Prior experience in bioprinting is helpful but not required as foundational principles and practical guidance will be provided throughout.

Learning outcomes

After this course participants should be able to:

Use MIMICS software to segment and model anatomical structures
Prepare and optimise designs for 3D-bioprinting
Define and select bioinks based on functional and printing requirements
Optimise parameters for extrusion-based and multi-material printing
Apply advanced techniques for soft and vascularised tissue constructs
Consider key issues related to cell survival, construct fidelity, and clinical translation

Further information

The cost of the course includes catering duing the days of the event, one evening meal, and two nights of accommodation 8-10 December.

Spaces are limited to 12 participants and all applications must be completed in full. Applications will be reviewed by the organisers and before confirmation.

Staff and students at The University of Manchester interested in training should contact the laboratory directly: bioprinting.royce@manchester.ac.uk