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Dino Ravnic is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Penn State University's College of Medicine, directing the Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory. His work focuses on creating autologous vascularized engineered tissue for reconstructive microsurgery applications.
- Primary affiliation: Penn State Cancer Institute
- Research emphasis: Tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting, and vascularization
Research interests center on deconstructing adipose tissue elements for reconstructive purposes, utilizing mesenchymal stem cells and endothelial cells in 3D culture systems. The lab employs cross-disciplinary collaborations with materials scientists and vascular biologists.
- Key research areas: Vascularized tissue engineering
- Technologies: 3D bioprinting, scaffold fabrication
- Applications: Tumor resection repair, traumatic injury reconstruction
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in citrate-based polymers for implant monitoring (2025), bone regeneration via ultrasound-mediated BMP-2 release (2025), and biofilm debridement technologies (2025). These works show continued innovation in surgical bioengineering and sustainable implant technologies.
Collaborative projects include 5D monitoring systems (2025), hierarchical microvasculature engineering (2023), and sacrificial ink printing (2024), indicating strong interdisciplinary partnerships.
