📹 Watch the interview of Dr Bandini (IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital) explaining why urethral strictures occur, how they are diagnosed, and the treatment options available, emphasising the importance of early and effective management to prevent further complications ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZC...

🩺Have you heard of urethral strictures? Our expert from Aalborg University explains what they are, who they affect, and how modern surgical techniques are improving patient outcomes. 🎥 Watch the interview here ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch4i...

🎧 Listen to the testimonial of Lucas, a 23-year-old patient from Denmark, who was told about his urethral stricture. His story highlights a critical issue many men face: silently accepting urinary symptoms as normal. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZth...

💡 Discover our reportage on our technology, which describes our innovative solution to create a dedicated bioink combining living urethral tissue from a patient’s own cells and a special hydrogel to treat urethral strictures. 👁️ Learn more in our interactive article ⤵️ www.strong-ur.eu/bioprinting-...

📹 The official STRONG-UR project video is now available on our website. It showcases how we apply 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine to develop living urethral tissue using a patient’s own cells and a specially formulated bioink. Watch the video ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afem...

🤝 Partners reunited in Utrecht, on 27–28 October for the Consortium Meeting. 🔎 They shared 6-month progress updates across all Work Packages and joined interactive workshops featuring poster pitches and engaging panel discussions. Learn more about the project here ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afem...

📢 Call for papers on urethral tissue engineering! There’s still time to contribute to the special Research Topic in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Biofabrication section). 📝 Got relevant work? 👉 www.strong-ur.eu/news-events/... #TissueEngineering #Biofabrication #UrethralReconstruction

For many men, a urethral stricture isn't obvious. They often suffer in silence, dismissing symptoms like a weak stream, straining, urine retention as normal. Listen at Luca's testimonials 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZth... @uroweb.org #urology #regenerativemedicine #patientstory #healthcareinnovation

Join us in October! 👉ESGURS-ESAU25 Scientific Meeting 🔗 esgurs.uroweb.org 👉Annual Conference of the German Society for Biomaterials (DGBM)🔗 www.dgbm-kongress.de 👉Workshop on 3D bioprinting: towards standards in biomedicine 🔗 joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/events/3d-bi... #DGBM2025 #ESGURS2025

Did you know that a urethral stricture can provoke a urinary tract infection? If you want to know more, have a look at the #UrologyWeek event programme organised by @uroweb.org this week: conferences, webinars, open days, opportunities for patients, and much more! ℹ️https://urologyweek.org/events/

✨This week, our team is in Warsaw for the International Conference on Biofabrication 2025! ✨ 📍You can find STRONG-UR information on the AM Technologies by Brinter and AdBioInk Biosystem Technology stands. #Biofabrication2025 #ISBFWarsaw2025

ℹ️ Penile #urethralstrictures and severe hypospadias are complex conditions impacting quality of life. They are difficult to treat, with high rates of recurrence and limited long-term solutions ➡️https://www.strong-ur.eu/bioprinting-solution/ #RegenerativeMedicine #Bioprinting #TissueReconstruction

Creating functional tissue with 3D bioprinting requires more than just the devices!👩‍🏫 We design biokins combining living cells with a specially formulated gelatine-based hydrogel that provides both structure and support. 🧫🔬 👉 youtu.be/X8E_qqvupUs?... #bioinks #chemistry #bioprinting #3dprinting

We will be present at #Biofabrication 2025, themed “Revolutionising healthcare through biofabrication: challenges and breakthroughs for a healthier future.“ 📍 Warsaw, Poland 🗓️ 14-17 September Find more info here ➡️ biofabrication2025.org #3Dprinting #Biotech #EUresearch #Conference #ISBFWarsaw2025

🔎 Urethral strictures can vary significantly in severity, and understanding this, is key to improving diagnosis and treatment. Read all about it in the @uroweb.org ’s Urethral Strictures Guidelines classifying strictures 👉 uroweb.org/guidelines/u... #Urology #MedicalResearch #EUscience

📬 Want to stay updated on how STRONG-UR is revolutionising tissue reconstruction with innovative bioprinting technologies? ☑️Subscribe now and follow the future of regenerative medicine! www.strong-ur.eu #3Dprinting #Biotechnology #Urology #EUproject #HorizonEurope #RegenerativeMedicine #EUresearch

🔬 Meet the partner: UMC Utrecht! As one of the Netherlands’ leading academic medical centres, UMC Utrecht brings world-class expertise in research, care, and innovation. With a strong international profile, they are committed to translating knowledge into tangible health benefits for patients.

🖊️ What if surgeons could draw new tissue directly where it’s needed? That’s the idea behind the BioPen, a handheld 3D bioprinter developed by STRONG-UR partner AdBioInk. This small, pen-like device can deliver living cells straight onto damaged areas, helping the body heal itself in real time.

📢 Call for papers on urethral tissue engineering! Researchers from STRONG-UR are co-editing a special Research Topic in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, focusing on innovative approaches to urethral reconstruction. 📝 Submit your work: www.strong-ur.eu/news-events/... #Biofabrication

🔬🚀 Big news for the EU research and innovation community! The European Commission has announced the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation that will remain self-standing, while being closely aligned with the planned European Competitiveness Fund. 👉 Learn more: shorturl.at/WeM27

🎥 Couldn’t attend the recent @erneurogen.bsky.social webinar with Prof. Christopher Chapple? The recording is now available! Watch it and explore the current state of tissue engineering in the urinary tract, covering urethral stricture surgery, and more! 👉 youtu.be/XMgCmfFSp6w?... #Urology

🔬 Curious about the future of bioinks in tissue engineering? This comprehensive review explores advanced supramolecular hydrogels and their potential to shape next-generation bioinks, an area directly linked to STRONG-UR's 3D printing technologies! Read it ➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.ij... #EUScience

🔬 Curious about the future of bioinks in tissue engineering? This comprehensive review explores advanced supramolecular hydrogels and their potential to shape next-generation bioinks, an area directly linked to STRONG-UR's 3D printing technologies! Read it ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We're very excited to share with you the 1st issue of our newsletter! ☺️ This edition offers a closer look at how the project brings together biomaterials research, #3Dprinting technologies & clinical insight to explore new directions in regenerative medicine. More👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcom...

🧪 Why do we need in vitro models to study the urethra? In this interview, Susanna Miettinen from Tampere University explains how bioprinting and mechanical stimulation help replicate real-life conditions. 📺 Watch it 👉 youtu.be/k-XBk-5fHeY?... #Urology #3Dprinting

🔬 A bioprinter that adapts to different tissue needs? That’s the vision behind STRONG-UR’s modular bioprinting platform! Designed to recreate complex urethral tissue, it combines customisable hardware with intelligent software for precise, high-quality results. More ➡️ shorturl.at/i9jmG #EUfunded

🚀 We're pushing the boundaries of bioprinting to develop innovative solutions for tubular organs, and we want to take you with us! By subscribing to our newsletter, you'll get: ✔️ Our latest breakthroughs ✔️ Expert insights ✔️ Updates on events and opportunities! 📩 Sign up here: shorturl.at/0pUYy

👏 👏 Congrats to Prof. Sandra. Van Vlierberghe from Ghent University and part of the STRONG-UR team, for her Mid Term Career Award won at #TermisEU2025. 📸 © Intercongress / T. Tanzyna #WomenInScience #EU4science #RegenerativeMedicine #TissueEngineering #Bioinks

We're excited to show you the full STRONG-UR website! 👀 The site now offers in-depth insights into our mission to revolutionise tissue reconstruction through advanced bioprinting technology. You will also find.. ➡️ resources ➡️ articles and events ➡️ our team ...and more! Visit 👉 www.strong-ur.eu

Proud of my colleague in @strong-ur.bsky.social Prof. Sandra van Vlierberghe received her @eutermis.bsky.social Mid Term Career Award #TERMISEU2025

🚨 Join the upcoming @erneurogen.bsky.social webinar about the latest evidence on tissue engineering in the urinary tract. 🗓️ 28 May 🕙 18-19h 📍 Online Our project will be presented as an example of ongoing research in this field! 👉 All info: shorturl.at/M1pCd #TissueEngineering #EUproject

This #EuropeDay, we celebrate Europe’s role as a global leader in innovative health research. 🔬 Through its ambitious funding programmes like #HorizonEurope, the EU invests in science to address some of society’s most pressing health challenges.

Studies show that at least 0.6% of the male population in the US and Europe suffers from urethral strictures, do you know what is the most common cause of this condition in adult men?🤔 A. Congenital malformation B. Injury C. Infections D. Autoimmune disease Put your answers below!⬇️ #Urology

🧬 This short video offers a clear and insightful look at how 3D bioprinting works, a key technology driving innovation in regenerative medicine! 📺 Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHbn... #3Dprinting #Biotechnology

We keep presenting our consortium, today we’d like to introduce Tampere University, from Finland! 😀 Formed in 2019, it is one of Finland's most multidisciplinary institutions. Known for its excellence in research and teaching, it offers programmes across technology, health, and society. ⬇️⬇️

🚨 Event alert! STRONG-UR will be present at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Biomaterials (ScSB), which brings together leading researchers in the field! 🎉 📅 6–9 May 2025 📍 Vanajanlinna, Hämeenlinna, Finland More info ➡️ scsb.eu/scsb2025 #ScSB2025 #Bioprinting #EUresearch

🔎A team from UMC Utrecht has published the scientific paper “A novel vascularized urethra-on-a-chip model“. They hypothesised that by using the organ-on-a-chip technology, they could recapitulate physiology, functionality, and the biomechanical cues of the native urethra.🔬 More 👉 shorturl.at/i68Pv

🔎 Currently, no commercially available bioink hydrogels offer both tuneable mechanical and biological properties. That’s why STRONG-UR is developing new dynamic hydrogels based on gelatine, providing unprecedented control over these key properties. Learn more ➡️ www.strong-ur.eu #Bioprinting

📢 Call for Applications: EU Pilot for Coordinated Assessment of Clinical Investigations & Performance Studies! 🔹 Who can apply? Sponsors conducting multinational clinical studies involving at least two participating Member States. More info ➡️ shorturl.at/L7B1d #EUresearch #ClinicalResearch

📺 Check out our first interview with our Project Coordinator @cpenni.bsky.social! 🗣️ “What makes our project unique is the fact that we are doing a comprehensive study on the structure of the human urethra to understand the structure-function relationship.“ 👉 youtu.be/mFbs3_mxRPM?... #bioink

🚨 The 40th Annual EAU Congress is coming! Our partner the @uroweb.bsky.social will host Europe's largest urological event! 📆 21-24 March 📍 Madrid There will be training sessions, scientific presentations, networking opportunities, and more! 🚀 All info ➡️ eaucongress.uroweb.org #EUscience #EAU25

💭 Did you know that STRONG-UR has a newsletter? Subscribe to explore how bioprinting and smart bioinks are shaping the future of urethral tissue engineering. 🔬 Sign up here ➡️ www.strong-ur.eu/subscribe-to... #Bioprinting #RegenerativeMedicine

🔬 Glad to see STRONG-UR featured as part of UMC Utrecht’s leading role in regenerative medicine! With six EU-funded projects advancing bioprinting for patient treatments, this recognition underscores the importance of tackling tissue engineering challenges. 🏥 ➡️ tinyurl.com/248rkhsj

How we drive new treatment options from our centre @umcutrecht.bsky.social @strong-ur.bsky.social research.umcutrecht.nl/news/utrecht...

😍 We love learning about the pioneers of 3D printing in medicine! Over 30 years ago, the PHIDIAS project helped bring 3D printing into healthcare, converting medical images into detailed models to help surgeons plan complex procedures! 🥼🔍 Full story ➡️ shorturl.at/waez6 #EUscience

Meet our project coordinator, Aalborg University! 🙂 Aalborg University recently marked its 50th anniversary. It is home to around 20,000 students, and renowned for its problem-based learning approach🗺️ ➡️ www.en.aau.dk #3Dprinting #EUproject

🚨 Job alert! Are you a motivated Postdoc researcher in in Rheology and Modelling of Gels? Join us! 👀 You will research areas within experimental characterisation of gels and tissues, understanding, and modelling their behavior. 🔬 All info 👉 tinyurl.com/4me5evyr #OpenPosition #JobAd

💭 Did you know that urethral strictures can present differently depending on their location and whether they occur in men or women? In males, a urethral stricture refers to a narrowed segment of the anterior urethra, but in the male posterior urethra the term ‘stenosis’ is preferred.

📣Join our team! We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Tampere University of Applied Sciences team within the Adult Stem Cell Research Group. All info: tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_... #jobad #sciencejobs #jobinfinland

Did you know❓ We are part of the European bioeconomy strategy to boost #research and #innovation. To improve male patient care touched by #urethra strictures, we are working on a #bioink to reconstruct the urethra based on patient’s cells. European Action Plan 👇 op.europa.eu/en/publicati...