Biomaterials & Biofabrication Laboratory
About us
Our research group focuses on the development, fabrication and characterisation of biomaterials to study their interactions with biological systems for tissue engineering. We work with natural and synthetic polymers and apply additive manufacturing and 3D bioprinting (extrusion-, light- and volumetric-based) to build functional scaffolds. The lab operates at the Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT AMU) in Poznań.
We are particularly interested in novel bioinks and printing workflows for vascular and cardiac applications, including tubular constructs and perfusion-compatible systems. The newly estabilished group include interdisciplinary team members with backgrounds ranging from physics, material science to cell biology. After detailed characterisation of the materials we analyze the biological impact of scaffolds with a specific architecture/surface topography for use in cell culturing, targeted growth and differentiation. Recently awarded project realized in the Lab recieved funding from National Science Centre (NCN) on realization of Sonata project: „Development and characterization of a novel bioink for fabrication of 3D printed bioartificial pulsatile prosthesis for applications in tissue engineering – PulsBioInk”. Another project — First Team FENG — is being implemented under the First Team programme of the Foundation for Polish Science and co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 (FENG). The project focuses on developing a two-component hybrid bioink for 3D bioprinting of vascularized constructs. It involves extensive material engineering, both volumetric and extrusion-based bioprinting techniques, as well as studies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
Principal Investigator
dr Jagoda Litowczenko-Cybulska
Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Team members
Postdocs
Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
PhD at the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
PhD Students
MSc in Molecular Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
MSc in Technological Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
MSc in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Students
Student in Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Student in Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Student in Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Current affiliation: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about 3D bioprinting, materials engineering, or stem cell biology?
We welcome motivated Master’s students, PhD candidates and postdocs interested in collaborative, interdisciplinary research at CAT AMU.
Currently, we are seeking 2 postdoctoral researchers in chemistry, 4 contractors (civil-law contracts), 3 PhD students in chemistry, and 2 Master’s students. All of these positions are fully funded.
To express interest, please send a short CV and a one-paragraph statement of research interests to
jagoda.litowczenko@amu.edu.pl.
Biosketch – dr Marta Przymuszała
Education
Marta received a BSc degree in Biology and an MSc degree in Biotechnology from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. In 2025, she obtained her PhD from Jagiellonian University, where she used human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) to model cardiomyopathy associated with Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies.
Research Interests
Her research interests include stem cell biology, hiPSC differentiation into cardiac cells, 3D cardiac tissue models, advanced microscopy, flow cytometry, and regenerative medicine.
Biosketch – dr San Seint Seint Aye
Education & Background
San is a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of material science, chemistry, mechanobiology, and biofabrication. She holds a PhD in Material Science and Engineering from the Institute of Frontier Materials (IFM) at Deakin University, Australia. She subsequently conducted postdoctoral research in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Sydney, focusing on 3D bioprinted vessel-on-chip systems for thrombosis and cardiovascular applications.
Research
Through her academic publications and international collaborations, Dr. Aye contributes to the design and functionalisation of silk-based biomaterials, particularly hybrid hydrogel-based systems, and the biofabrication of vascular tissue combining microfluidics and 3D bioprinting technologies.
As a clinician turned scientist, she uniquely balances engineering, biological, and clinical perspectives in her mentorship and collaborative work, pursuing translational research towards real on-demand applications.
Biosketch – MSc Adelajda Flont
Background
Adelajda is a graduate of the Jagiellonian University in Molecular Biotechnology, with experience gained during internships in Warsaw and Barcelona.
Research Interests
Her interest in regenerative processes and tissue engineering arose from sports injuries.
Biosketch – MSc Julia Góral-Kucińska
Education
Julia holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Technology with a polymer specialization from Poznań University of Technology, and an Engineering degree in Applied Chemistry from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
Research
Julia is a PhD candidate at the Center for Advanced Technologies AMU. Her research focuses on biomaterials engineering for cardiovascular and vascular tissue engineering, including the development and characterization of bioactive and biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing and 3D bioprinting of functional scaffolds. Her work particularly investigates biomaterial–cell interactions and surface properties that support endothelial integration.
She is a co-author of the publication „Physicochemical methods as tools for identifying polymer waste” (DOI: 10.15199/4.2024.2.6).
Biosketch – MSc Urszula Zgórzyńska
Education
Urszula is a Pharmaceutical Engineer and holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Technology with a specialization in Polymer Technology. Her academic background combines polymer science, biomaterials engineering, and pharmaceutical technology, with a strong focus on the design and characterization of functional materials for biomedical applications.
Research Experience
During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on the design and characterization of conductive hydrogels intended for potential applications in the regeneration of nervous system cells. Her master’s thesis focused on the physicochemical characterization of PMMA-based bone cements modified with polydopamine nanoparticles, investigating how polydopamine nanostructures influence material properties and biomedical performance.
She also completed an internship at the Nanobiomedical Center at Adam Mickiewicz University, gaining experience at the interface of materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering.
Research Interests
Biomaterials, tissue engineering, polymer-based drug delivery systems, and controlled drug release — particularly in the context of designing advanced polymeric materials for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Biosketch – Aryna Shakun
Education & Background
Aryna is a third-year undergraduate student of Biotechnology at Adam Mickiewicz University.
Research Experience
She received a student research grant and worked on developing a vascular graft using natural and photocrosslinkable polymers. She continues this project as part of her Bachelor’s thesis, focusing on GelMA/AlMA hybrid hydrogels. Her work involves the chemical synthesis and biofabrication of tubular constructs, as well as the biological characterization of conduits.
She combines hands-on tissue engineering laboratory experience with an academic background in molecular biology, further strengthened by her internship at the Laboratory of Proteases and Gene Expression (CAT, Poznań).