7A: Advanced Applications and Novel Methods in 3D Bioprinting 2

3D bioprinting has emerged as a leading biofabrication technique to both engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and create microphysiological models for drug screening and personalized medicine. This symposium will focus on advances in 3D bioprinting methods ranging from hardware design, AI-based software, multifunctional biomaterials, and novel bioink formulations. Specific attention will be given to open-source technological advances driving the rapid innovation and widespread adoption, as well as current challenges and future strategies towards commercialization of bioprinted medical devices. We will additionally highlight new developments from industry, 4D bioprinting, and cover examples of in vivo bioprinting. Our goal is to assimilate novel methods in mechanical design, software analysis, materials development, and medical device construction to encourage the next wave of 3D printing innovation.