Welcome to the 3D Bioprinting Core Facility
3D Bioprinting Core Facility
The 3D Bioprinting Core Facility is dedicated to advancing biomedical research through cutting-edge 3D bioprinting and nanoprinting technologies. Our mission is to replicate the intricate architecture of human tissues and tumors in three dimensions.
Our platform enables the creation of highly realistic tissue models that serve as powerful tools for drug screening and toxicity testing – offering a more ethical, cost-effective alternative to traditional animal models. This not only accelerates the drug development pipeline but also aligns with global regulatory and ethical shifts toward reducing animal testing.
Looking ahead, our work paves the way for transformative applications in personalized medicine. By generating patient-specific tissue models, we enable the development and testing of therapies tailored to an individual’s genetic profile – particularly in oncology, where precision is critical. Furthermore, our long-term vision includes the production of functional tissue substitutes for regenerative medicine and transplantation.
We are actively seeking collaborators from academia, clinics & industry. Key areas for collaboration include:
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Co-Development: Partner with us to co-develop and validate tissue models for preclinical drug screening.
- Personalized Medicine Platforms: Collaborate on patient-specific tissue constructs to support precision oncology and individualized treatment strategies.
- Technology Integration: Integrate our bioprinting and nanoprinting capabilities with your specific project needs.
Further information on ours services here: Service – 3D Biodruck Core Facility
Highlights
- FÄKT – Organs from the 3D printerMolecular biologist Judith Hagenbuchner and her team demonstrate how to 3D print mini-organs from living cells in order to improve patient treatment while avoiding animal testing.
- Little talks Podcast – #241 with Judith HagenbuchnerIn the podcast interview, Judith Hagenbuchner talks to podcast host Robert Pacher about the 3D bioprinting lab, developments, longevity and much more.
- Wissen leben Podcast, Episode 4: A tumor grows in gelatineMolecular biologist Judith Hagenbuchner in conversation with Laurin Mauracher – How can we test 120 potential active substances quickly and realistically if we don’t want to carry out animal experiments?
- Film report on Puls24 – Medicine: A future without animal testing?3D bioprinting brings new hope. to the video on Puls24
- Tuba Prize 2021: Artificial skin from the 3D bioprinterThe aging of the skin is the focus of the Tuba research grant-funded project by Michael Außerlechner, who conducts research at the University Department of Pediatrics and, together with his colleague Judith Hagenbuchner, heads the 3D bioprinting laboratory – the first of its kind in Austria.








