Overview

Biomaterials scaffolds and bioactive coatings, stem cell technology, microenvironmental cues in stem cell differentiation, biophysical stimulation and mechanobiology

Research Interests



The Biomaterials and Stem Cell Tissue Engineering Laboratory (BSCTEL) is dedicated to the development of novel biomaterials for assisting biological studies and enhancing clinical therapies. Specific research directions include:

  • Functional biomaterials for regenerative medicine
  • Stem cell tissue engineering

Details: http://www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/lbian/page7.html





Biomaterials & Biomechanics in Tissue Engineering; Multiscale Mechanics in Tissue Damage and Regeneration; Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Biomechanics; Motor Control in Human Motions; Biomechanics of Pressure Ulcers & Deep Tissue Injuries; Rehabilitation Engineering. 

Details: http://www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/amak/research_interests.html





  • Musculoskeletal Disorders, including Osteoporosis, Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis
  • Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair, including Fracture and Tendon-Bone Insertion Repair

Details: http://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/staff-qinling.html





  • Distraction Osteogenesis
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering

Details: http://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/staff-ligang.html


Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Lab
Prof. Liming BIAN
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory
Prof. Hon Fai Vivas CHAN
Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine;
School of Biomedical Science, CUHK
Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory
Prof. Gang LI
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine
BioFabrication and Characterization Laboratories
Prof. Arthur MAK
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory
Prof. Ling QIN
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine
Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Prof. Rocky S. TUAN
Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK

Facilities

Mechanical Tester Model Mach-1 v500cst
Brand: Biomomentum
http://biomomentum.com/product/2283335000000075999/details/mechanical-tester-model-mach-1-v500cst/

StepOnePlus 96 well RT PCR System
Brand: Applied Biosystem
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/4376600

Nikon C2 plus confocal system
Brand: Nikon
https://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products/Confocal-Microscopes/C2-Plus

Kinexus lab+ rheometer
Brand: Malvern
https://www.malvern.com/en/products/product-range/kinexus-range/kinexus-lab-plus

Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan Ascent without dispenser
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/5210470