Best 3d Bioprinting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #101|Therapeutic Hardware: Can Implants Also Heal? With Alyssa Huffman Allumin8 1:08:04

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In this episode, Alyssa Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Allumin8, shares the six-year journey behind a first-of-its-kind 5.5 mm porous, 3D-printed pedicle screw. We discussed how Allumin8 earned FDA clearance and why design details matter for fatigue, fixation, and fewer revisions. We also map a path toward therapeutic hardware that integrates ortho…

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Episode #100 | 3D Printing and 3D Tech in Pediatric Cardiology (Live Recording) 2:01:57

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Imagine holding a child’s heart in your hands and seeing the exact path a surgeon must take before a single incision. That shift from uncertainty to clarity frames this conversation on how 3D printing, virtual reality, and advanced imaging are transforming pediatric cardiology. Our speakers show how AI-assisted segmentation, multimodality fusion, V…

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Episode 23: Interfacial effects dominate 2D water structure until angstrom-level confinement 6:46

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Mischa Bonn, director of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany and Dr. Yongkang Wang, group leader affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research as well as Southeast University in Nanjing, China about their research on nanoconfined water. The researcher…

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Episode 22: Cement clinker phases predicted with ML model 4:49

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Anoop Krishnan from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi, India, about a machine learning model developed after a two-year period of collecting data from the cement industry, supported by the Cement and Concrete Research Network. Krishnan’s work resulted in a model that predic…

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Episode #99 | 3D Printing for Orthotics & Prosthetics (Virtual Event) 1:48:21

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Orthotics and prosthetics are entering a new era. Instead of hand-built devices that take days to shape and adjust, clinicians can now scan a limb, tune the geometry in software, and print a device that fits with impressive consistency. This episode explores how that shift is happening in real clinics and fabrication labs by hearing from experts wh…

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Alexander Disease Research Update - Episode #28: GDF15, nausea, vomiting, and "failure to thrive" 26:29

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Send us a text Albee Messing, Tracy Hagemann, and Abby Olsen discuss the following recent publication: [01:45] Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Elevation in the Central Nervous System Is Associated With Failure to Thrive in Alexander Disease Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology (in press) [full text] Send your questions and feedback to: a…

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Episode 21: Recycling studied from a mechanics-materials perspective 4:37

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Christos Athanasiou from the Georgia Institute of Technology about their approach to the recycling problem from a mechanics-materials perspective. Current recycling approaches can lead to a product with variable properties, which is undesirable. Through a bio-inspired design, Athanasiou’…

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Episode #98 | Meeting the Bioprinting Vascular Challenge: VoxCell CEO Dr. Karolina Valente 1:04:36

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In this episode, Dr. Karolina Valente, Founder and CEO of VoxCell BioInnovation, discusses her journey in biotechnology, focusing on 3D bioprinting and its impact on cancer research and drug discovery. She shares insights into her leadership at VoxCell, the company's growth, and the accolades it has received. Dr. Valente also talks about the import…

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Episode # 97 | Is ChatGPT Making Us Dumb? 11:47

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Summary In this conversation, Jenny Chen explores the complex implications of ChatGPT on intelligence and education. She emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the technology's impact, particularly in academic settings, and discusses the broader context of a technological revolution that may have both positive and negative consequences. T…

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Episode #96 | The Future of Surgical Digital Twin with Gilly Yildirim (CEO, Vent Creativity) 1:13:44

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How well do we really understand the body? For decades, surgeons have relied on static scans and flat 2D models to plan procedures. Gilly Yildirim believes it’s time to expand our view to more dimensions. As founder and CEO of Vent Creativity, he is bringing together point clouds, digital twins, and physics-based AI to capture movement with a level…

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Episode 20: Samarium cobalt magnet fabricated with single-step method 4:01

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Episode #95 | Microfluidics & Additive Innovation with Paul Marshall 1:01:08

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Microfluidics has long promised to reshape diagnostics, drug discovery, and laboratory science. Microfluidics is about manipulating how tiny amounts of liquid move through channels no wider than a human hair; a "lab on a chip" diagnostic. Now imagine being able to 3D print those channels instead of painstakingly etching them. Paul Marshall, CEO of …

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Episode 19: Sweet spot found for ligand-stripping oleylamine-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles 4:58

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Yaroslava Yingling and Joseph Tracy from North Carolina State University about their study on iron oxide colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) coated in oleylamine ligands. By combining experimental work with molecular simulations, their research group determined how to optimize ethanol solvent-…

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Episode #94 | Advances in Biomaterials for Medical 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording) 1:45:54

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What truly makes bioprinting possible isn’t just 3D printers. It's important to understand the materials that flow through them. In this virtual event, we explored the world of biomaterials for tissue engineering and how chemists are shaping the future of regenerative medicine through careful material design. On demand course: https://3dheals.com/c…

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Episode #93 | 3D Design & Geometric Intelligence with Elissa Ross 1:02:34

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What happens when advanced mathematics meets manufacturing? The result is a new way of creating products that range from record-breaking running shoes to life-changing medical devices. In this episode, we sit down with Elissa Ross, mathematician and CEO of Metafold 3D, to explore how her company is using mathematics to reshape design and manufactur…

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Episode 18: Superheating gold provides insight into extreme environments 5:45

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Thomas White from the University of Nevada, Reno, about his research group’s work on superheating gold. By hitting the gold foil with 45 femtosecond blue laser pulses, the team heated the foil uniformly up to 14 times hotter than its melting point while maintaining the material’s crysta…

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Episode #92 | Nanochon: Joint Repair Layer by Layer 1:09:48

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Cartilage injuries sideline millions every year, yet current treatments often fail to restore long-term function. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Castro and Dr. Ben Holmes, co-founders of Nanochon, explain how they are tackling this challenge with a 3D-printed implant designed not only to replace damaged tissue but to help it regrow. What began as a co…

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Episode #91 | 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals (Virtual Event Recording) 1:45:00

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What if your medication could be made just for you? No more pill overload and no more awkward dosing workarounds. Just the exact treatment you need when you need it. That is the promise of 3D printed pharmaceuticals. Drug manufacturing has relied on a one-size-fits-all model for decades. Nearly half of all medications lack proper formulations for c…

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Episode 17: Hybrid material replaces doping in bandgap engineering 4:57

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Sathvik Iyengar, a PhD candidate at Rice University, about the development of a hybrid material called “glaphene.” A hybrid of graphene and two-dimensional (2D) silica glass, glaphene is a semiconductor with a bandgap of ~4 eV. More importantly, Iyengar and colleagues introduce a new met…

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Episode 16: Mem-emitters achieve memory functionalities 4:25

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Victor Lopez-Richard from Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil about his memory device called a mem-emitter. Unlike a memresistor (short for “memory resistor”), which made of materials whose electrical resistance can be tuned, the mem-emitter is used to tune optical properties. Ex…

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Episode #90 | 3D Printing Across Decades with Lee Dockstader 1:05:56

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Lee Dockstader takes us on a fascinating journey through the commercialization of 3D printing in healthcare, drawing from his decades of experience with industry giants like HP and 3D Systems. Dockstader is one of the major pioneers of the 3D printing revolution that helped transform medical applications today. The conversation takes us behind the …

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Episode #89 | The Bioprinting Frontier (Live Recording) 1:39:50

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The future of medicine is growing closer to recreating the very building blocks of life itself. In this groundbreaking discussion, four bioprinting experts reveal how their technologies are moving rapidly from laboratory concepts to clinical realities that could forever change how we treat disease. Mike Graffeo, the CEO and co-founder of FluidForm …

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Episode #88 | Shaping Veterinary Medicine in 3D with Dr. Bill Oxley 59:19

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What happens when cutting-edge technology meets veterinary expertise? Precision, innovation, and better outcomes for our four-legged family members. Dr. Bill Oxley, a prominent figure in veterinary orthopaedics, walks us through the evolving world of 3D-guided veterinary surgery. With years of surgical experience behind him, Dr. Oxley began to ques…

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Episode 15: Liquid metal source enables lab-scale 3D XRD microscope 4:56

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Ashley Bucsek from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor about her laboratory-scale three-dimensional (3D) x-ray diffraction (XRD) microscope to replace studies done in synchrotron facilities. A key element of the design is the material used to make the x-rays. Instead of using a solid …

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Episode 14: Mechanical metamaterials reprogrammable via magnetic interactions 4:16

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Daniel Garcia-Gonzalez from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain about his research group’s reprogrammable metamaterial. The researchers use a soft polymer, mixed with magnetic particles. By rotating the orientation of the magnets, they tune the softness or compressibility of the m…

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Episode #87 | Lattice News Summary: The Bioprinting Revolution & More 23:49

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This is an AI-generated audio version of the news section of the Lattice Newsletter. You can find the full newsletter, including a list of recent healthcare 3D printing and bioprinting news here. Full Lattice Newsletter Archive. Highlighted news this week: • US Army developing field-deployable bioprinting labs for creating custom skin grafts in com…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #27: Genotype-phenotype association for 14 GFAP variants 32:15

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Send us a text Albee Messing, Mel Feany, and Natasha Snider discuss the following recent publication: Genotype-phenotype association for 14 GFAP variants in Alexander disease. Neurology: Genetics. 11, e200270 (2025) [full text] Send your questions and feedback to: [email protected] Help support research on Alexander Disease at the University of Wis…

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Episode 13: Moon PV may rely on regolith for substrate 4:54

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To enable future lunar settlements, researchers are pursuing ways to construct needed devices on the moon to save the expense of shipping them from Earth. In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Felix Lang from the University of Potsdam, Germany about his group’s development of perovskite solar cells that utilize the moon’s re…

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Episode #86 | AI's Vital Role in Medical 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording) 1:48:39

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Artificial intelligence is transforming medical 3D printing and bioprinting. In this virtual event, hear from a panel of experts from across the globe. Our speakers showcase the practical applications of AI in creating personalized medical solutions that were previously impossible. One size does not fit all. William Jung, Business Development Direc…

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Episode 11: Synthetic hydrogel combines stiffness and self-healing properties 4:55

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Hang Zhang from Aalto University in Finland about his group’s creation of a composite material that is both stiff and self-healing. The composite involves a hydrogel where the long polymer chains are confined between nanosheets of synthetic hectorite. This material mimics skin that is bo…

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Episode 12: Lightweight shape memory alloy retains superelasticity at 4 K 4:04

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Sheng Xu from Tohoku University, Japan about his lightweight shape memory alloy that retains superelasticity at temperatures as cold as 4 K and as hot as 400°C. This range is about 5 times wider than commercial shape memory alloys. Shape memory alloys are needed for extreme environments…

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Episode #85 | Jetting the Impossible: Ben Hartkopp on Printing Ultra-Viscous Materials 22:54

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Printhead technology may not sound revolutionary, but what if it could radically transform the way we manufacture everything from electric motors to medical implants? That's exactly what Ben Harkoff and his team at Quantica have achieved with their breakthrough inkjet system that can handle materials 10-20 times more viscous than any conventional t…

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Episode 10: Relaxor ferroelectric thin film characterized at the nanoscale 6:39

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Lane Martin from Rice University about characterization of relaxor ferroelectrics, materials with noteworthy energy-conversion properties used in sensors and actuators. Martin’s research team investigated the material’s behavior at the nanoscale. The researchers found that the specific …

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Episode 9: Stacking materials induces ferroelectricity into wurtzites 5:41

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Beth Dickey from Carnegie Mellon University about her new approach to inducing ferroelectricity into a material. Dickey’s research group worked with a class of materials known as wurtzites. The researchers specifically studied aluminum nitride and zinc oxide, which are not ferroelectric…

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Episode 8: Two-beam interferometry experiment characterizes lightsail propulsion 5:20

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Harry Atwater from the California Institute of Technology about his study on lightsail propulsion in order to understand how the device can be developed to do fly-by space travel riding a beam of laser light. Atwater’s research group made a square prototype device where the researchers i…

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Episode 7: Nanotomography enables insight into the microstructure of a material 4:52

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Ashwin Shahani and Alan Taub from the University of Michigan about their group’s simulations and experimental work detailing the formation mechanisms, morphologies, and microstructures of an in situ Al/TiC metal matrix nanocomposites processed via salt flux reaction. Using these insights…

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Episode #84 | Tuan Tranpham On 3D Printing Mega-Trends 58:55

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Tuan Tranpham shares his extraordinary journey from Vietnamese refugee to 3D printing industry leader, offering unique insights on industry evolution, technological innovation, and future trends. His global perspective bridges Eastern and Western manufacturing approaches while highlighting continuous carbon fiber printing opportunities and microfac…

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Episode #83 | Ceramics, Conferences, and the Future of 3D Printing With Craig Rosenblum 49:31

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When EOS president Glynn Fletcher declared "3D printing is cool, but cool is not a business model" at Rapid TCT 2025, he captured the evolution across the additive manufacturing landscape. In this eye-opening conversation with Craig Rosenblum, president of Himed, we explore how the industry matures beyond technological demonstrations toward practic…

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Episode #82 | Advancing Microfluidic Technology Through 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording) 1:31:39

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Peering into the microscopic world of fluid channels just got a revolutionary upgrade. At this 3DHEALS event, we explore the transformative impact of 3D printing on microfluidic device development with industry experts and researchers at the cutting edge of this technology convergence. Our speakers share how specialized 3D printing systems are over…

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AI Agents in Revenue Cycle Management 14:08

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Nick and Jen explore the burgeoning role of AI agents in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), examining their potential to boost efficiency and reduce costs within billing departments. While highlighting benefits like improved productivity and faster cash flow, the sources also address key limitations, such as the lack of transparency in AI d…

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AI's Hidden Ripples in Healthcare 15:44

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Nick and Jen explore the unintended and often overlooked consequences of AI in healthcare. Besides well-publicized benefits like diagnostic accuracy, AI introduces subtle shifts in clinicians' cognitive processes, documentation habits, and interactions with patients. These "second-order effects" include issues like diagnostic momentum, algorithmic …

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Episode #81 | From J&J to the Future: Sam Onukuri's 30-Year Adventure in 3D Printed Medical Devices 1:20:55

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Sam Onukuri takes us through his remarkable 30-year journey at Johnson & Johnson, where he transformed the landscape of medical devices through pioneering work in 3D printing technology. As a material scientist who led the development of J&J's Center of Excellence for additive manufacturing, Sam offers rare insights into how a global healthcare gia…

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Episode #80 | Live from San Francisco: Innovation in 3D Printing & Bioprinting 1:29:57

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3DHEALS kicked off its first in-person/hybrid event in 2025 in San Francisco, welcoming investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the space. The healthcare industry is transforming, driven by 3D printing and bioprinting technologies redefining patient care. This exclusive in-person hybrid event offered an opportunity to explore the latest advance…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #26: Changes in gene expression and cognitive function in the rat model 28:56

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Send us a text Albee Messing, Tracy Hagemann, and Rob Berman discuss the following recent publication: [02:01] GFAP mutation and astrocyte dysfunction lead to a neurodegenerative profile with impaired synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in a rat model of Alexander disease eNeuro (in press) [full text] Send your questions and feedback to: ame…

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Episode #79 | The Orthopedic Pulse: AAOS 2025 With Matthew Henshaw 1:08:24

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Jenny and Matthew discussed the latest trends and innovations in the orthopedic and medical device industry, including regenerative medicine approaches for joint and spine conditions, new technologies like 3D printing and wireless endoscopes, and workflow management solutions to improve hospital efficiency after Matthew's recent blog about his AAOS…

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Episode 6: Nanocube self-assembly pathways uncovered 4:23

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Xingchen Ye of Indiana University about his research group’s studies on the fundamental behavior of colloidal materials. Colloidal materials consist of liquids with nanoparticles suspended in them. Ye’s team is interested in how a colloidal material’s properties change as the team spati…

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Episode #78 | Bones, Paws, and Pixels: The 3D Revolution in Vet Medicine (Virtual Event Recording) 2:04:08

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Learn how 3D printing technology is revolutionizing veterinary medicine with applications from orthopedic correction guides to custom-made titanium implants for cancer patients. • 3D printing allows unprecedented precision in complex veterinary surgeries • Orthopedic surgical guides can correct deformities within two degrees of accuracy • Custom im…

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Episode 5: Triboelectric nanogenerator powered by wind-driven leaf motion 5:59

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Fabian Meder from the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Piza, Italy about his research group’s device that makes use of wind-driven plant leaf motion to generate electricity which can power a chemical delivery system. Their triboele…

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Episode 4: Researchers pinpoint AI/ML training set to achieve accurate predictions 4:00

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Bowen Deng, a graduate student in Gerbrand Ceder’s group at the University of California, Berkeley, about their work on increasing the accuracy of artificial intelligence/machine learning materials prediction models. The use of computer simulations to predict the interaction between ato…

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Episode #77 | Orthopedics Meets 3D Printing: A Journey Into the Future 2:05:29

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We examine the pivotal role of 3D printing technology in reshaping orthopedic implants and enhancing patient outcomes in this virtual event. This discussion navigates the crossroads of innovation and caregiving in modern medicine by featuring expert insights from industry leaders. • Focus on patient-specific implants and their clinical implications…