Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine-UoO Dunedin

17/09/2026

🚀 Calling all Bioengineers, Researchers, Clinicians, Students & Innovators!
Join us in Dunedin for the University of Otago Bioengineering Symposium & 3D Biofabrication Workshop, 2–3 November 2026.
🌟 We have a fantastic line-up of speakers spanning Science and Health Sciences, showcasing the diversity of bioengineering research at Otago and beyond — from fundamental science and biomaterials through to regenerative medicine, medical devices, and clinical translation.
🔬 BIOENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM | 2–3 NOVEMBER
Come along to hear exciting research, share your work, meet researchers and students from across disciplines, and spark new collaborations.
🎟️ The Symposium is FREE to attend!
📢 ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
We welcome submissions from postgraduate students, ECRs, researchers, clinicians and industry.
It’s a great opportunity to showcase your research to a diverse bioengineering audience, with presentation and poster opportunities.
🧫 3D BIOFABRICATION WORKSHOP | 3 NOVEMBER – AFTERNOON
Want to get hands-on? Join our afternoon workshop exploring 3D biofabrication technologies and their applications in biomedical research.
💰 Workshop fee: NZD $75
Whether you're an experienced bioengineer or just starting out, come along, connect across disciplines and see where new collaborations can take you.
📍 University of Otago, School of Dentistry, Dunedin NZ
📅 2–3 November 2026
🎟️ Symposium: FREE | 🧫 Workshop: NZD $75
👉 Submit your abstract:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/bioengineering-symposium-and-3d-biofabrication-workshop
We’d love to see you there — and to hear about the exciting work you’re doing!

This two-day event will feature Bioengineering research at Otago with a focus on tissue engineering and medical device development. The workshop on day 2 will provide lab demonstrations of 3D printing/bioprinting available at the Dunedin campus.

03/08/2026

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07/07/2026

🧬 Thinking about Bioengineering?
Do you enjoy science, engineering, medicine, biotechnology, or solving real-world healthcare challenges?
Bioengineering brings these together to develop innovative solutions that improve lives.
Whether you're already part of the programme or exploring it as your next step, you're invited to join our community.

💙 Exclusive University of Otago Bioengineering hoodie pre-orders are now open.
✔ Limited release
✔ Designed for students inspired by healthcare innovation
✔ Wear your passion for engineering better health

Pre-orders close 31 Jul 2026. Go to ASColour website for relaxed hoodie sizing (both men’s and women’s sizing available). $60/hoodie

Email: [email protected] with your name, contact details, and sizing. Payment details will be sent.

📢 Hoodie Pick-Up Information
All pre-ordered Bioengineering hoodies can be collected from the School of Dentistry, University of Otago. Please keep an eye on your DMs and email for collection times.

26/05/2026

Assoc Prof. Jaydee Cabral recently served as Guest Editor alongside Serena Duchi for the Special Issue on Tissue Engineering Advances in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

This collection showcases the outstanding innovation and interdisciplinary research emerging across our region in tissue engineering, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and biofabrication. It has been incredibly rewarding to help highlight the strength of collaboration and translational impact within our scientific community.

She was proud to have contributed to a platform that celebrates advances shaping the future of regenerative healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

02/03/2026

Assoc. Prof Jaydee Cabral is honored to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering 2026 conference in Adelaide, Australia.
Her talk, “Engineering Regeneration: Translating 3D Biofabrication Platforms from Tissues to Therapeutic Devices,” will explore how advanced biofabrication technologies can bridge the gap between scaffold design, living tissues, and clinically deployable devices.
She looks forward to engaging with colleagues across biomaterials, tissue engineering, and translational bioengineering to collectively shape the future of regenerative medicine.
https://www.asbte2026.org/speakers

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22/02/2026

A great start to the year!
We officially welcomed our new postgraduate Bioengineering students this week, joined by current students for orientation and shared kai.
Building strong research communities starts with connection. We’re excited to see this new cohort bring fresh ideas and energy into our labs and collaborative spaces.
Nau mai, haere mai — welcome!

06/02/2026

We’re proud to share Franzine’s journey from a Microbiology undergraduate to an MSc in Bioengineering at the University of Otago. In this Health Sciences interview, she reflects on how interdisciplinary study has shaped her pathway and future goals. An inspiring example of how diverse backgrounds can lead to innovation in bioengineering.

29/01/2026

A great snapshot of the motivations behind studying Bioengineering at Otago. Always encouraging to hear student perspectives on interdisciplinary learning and innovation.👏

04/01/2026

📄 New publication – ahead of print in Tissue Engineering, Part A

I’m delighted to share our latest work, led by Bioengineering PhD candidate, Alex Leonard, entitled,

“One-Pot Crosslinking Enables 3D Printing of Shear-Recovery Fish Collagen VEGF-Functionalized Inks”

In this study, we present a one-pot crosslinking strategy that enables extrusion-based 3D printing of a shear-recovery, precrosslinked fish collagen ink, eliminating the need for post-printing treatments. Functionalization with VEGF significantly enhanced scaffold bioactivity by promoting angiogenic responses.

Collectively, these findings demonstrate a sustainable and biocompatible approach that broadens the applicability of fish collagen-based bioinks for vascularized tissue engineering.

Congratulations to Alex and the team on this excellent work.

04/01/2026

📘 New review article – Tissue Engineering, Part A

Pleased to share a new review paper in Tissue Engineering, Part A, led by MSc Bioengineering student, Caitlin O'Donnell, addressing one of the persistent challenges in postmastectomy reconstruction.

“Plasma Surface Modification of 3D Printed Scaffolds for Neurovascularized Nipple–Areolar Complexes”

This review synthesizes recent advances in plasma-modified 3D-printed poly-ε-caprolactone scaffolds, highlighting how surface engineering can enhance hydrophilicity, cell adhesion, and neurovascular integration.

By combining plasma surface modification, additive manufacturing, and regenerative strategies, this work outlines a pathway toward anatomically accurate, mechanically durable, and functionally innervated nipple–areolar constructs for next-generation breast reconstruction.

Congratulations to Caitlin on an excellent and timely contribution to the field.