Artificial hybrid organs made in TUL

A team of researchers led by prof. Janusz Rosiak of the TUL’s Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry, developed a globally unique method of preparation of the so called artificial hybrid organs which may be used to replace or support e.g. a dysfunctional pancreas, thyroid or liver.

The patented method is a result of the years-long research conducted by scientists representing a number of different research units of Lodz University of Technology.  Prof. Marek Kozicki, one of the co-authors of the innovation, who works at the Department of Man-Made Fibres of the TUL’s Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design (external link), is reported to have said modestly that as far as the construction of the solution is concerned, it is relatively simple but at the same time very interesting.

Marek Kołodziejczak, MD, of the Institute of Technical Biochemistry, TUL’s Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, stated the system of such a multicellular hybrid organ makes it possible to implant the cells which have previously been multiplied in vitro and encapsulated into the recipient - a procedure which may save the life of patients awaiting organ transplants.

The scientists are currently seeking to secure funding for further research.