Vladimir Zachar

Roles & Affiliations: Vladimir Zachar is a Professor and Head of the Regenerative Medicine Research Group at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University. He holds dual qualifications: an MD from Comenius University (1980) and a PhD in Virology from the Slovak Academy of Sciences (1987).

Research Focus: His work spans stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and biomedical engineering. Key topics include hypoxia responses in stem cells, adipose-derived and limbal stem cell applications, wound healing, and 3D bioprinting for tissue engineering. Projects emphasize translational medicine, such as using stem cells for chronic wound treatment and developing vascular smooth muscle models via 3D printing.

Teaching & Administration: Teaches undergraduate/graduate courses on reproduction and regenerative medicine. Administers the Regenerative Medicine research group and participates in faculty committees. Supervises PhD candidates within the medical faculty’s doctoral program.

Grants & Collaborations: Leads or co-leads projects funded by institutions like Fonden til Lægevidenskabens Fremme. Collaborates on initiatives like PULSE (3D-printed vascular models) and stem cell-based therapies for chronic wounds.

Labs & Teams: Oversees the Regenerative Medicine group, focusing on stem cell differentiation, bioprinting, and tissue engineering innovations. His lab works closely with clinical partners to translate research into clinical applications.