Jennifer Fritz

Dipl.-Ing. Jennifer Fritz is a researcher at the Center for Regenerative Medicine, University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on advanced biomaterials and 3D bioprinting for orthopedic applications, particularly meniscus regeneration. She collaborates on projects funded by Austrian regional governments, including the 'Regulating functional meniscus tissue regeneration' initiative led by Prof. Otahal. Her research integrates biomechanical analysis with in-silico simulations to optimize implant designs.

Key contributions include developing silk fibroin-based hydrogels for meniscus tissue engineering and evaluating their mechanical properties through finite element analysis. Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in stem cell differentiation under hydrostatic pressure and biomaterial composite formulations. Fritz has presented at major conferences like the ICRS Summit and OARSI World Congress, receiving the Digital Orthopedics Award in 2024 for her contributions to additive manufacturing in orthopedics.