Did you know that cartilage has no blood vessels, making it one of the slowest tissues in the body to heal? In the latest episode of the podcast Biomedical Frontiers: Stories with Innovators in Healthcare released Dec. 3, host Dasha Tyshlek discusses the fascinating physiology of cartilage and the challenges of treating joint diseases like osteoarthritis with UVA alumnus Ben Holmes, PhD, the CEO of Nanochon. They discuss how his groundbreaking 3D-printed cartilage scaffold is set to disrupt sports medicine and orthopedics.
The episode dives into the unique biology of cartilage, why it struggles to heal naturally, and the limitations of current standards of care for cartilage injury and degeneration. Dr. Holmes shares how Nanochon’s minimally invasive solution not only integrates mechanically with the natural structure of our body’s cartilage but also promotes regeneration in the presence of stem cells. He also talks about navigating resistance to changing established care practices and how this technology could benefit both young and old patients in the future. Glimpse into the future of orthopedics and explore the unmet clinical needs that need innovative solutions!
Biomedical Frontiers: Stories with Innovators in Healthcare is produced by UVA’s Wallace H. Coulter Center for Translational Research with the mission of fostering and advancing translational research projects that benefit human health.
Listen to the Biomedical Frontiers podcast on all your favorite platforms and tune into Episode 11: Dr. Ben Holmes on Regenerating Cartilage: A 3D Printed Future for Joint Health.
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