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NY Times reports on osteochondral scaffolds

Prof. Lorna Gibson’s work on oseteochondral scaffolds is covered in the Aug. 16 NY Times.

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Prof. Gibson interviewed by Forbes magazine

Prof. Lorna J. Gibson and her colleagues recently published an article on their work on a new “scaffolding” material that has potential for patients with missing or damaged cartilage in joints. The story was further reported by Forbes magazine.

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New tissue scaffold regrows cartilage and bone

Prof. Lorna Gibson and colleagues have developed a new tissue scaffold that can stimulate bone and cartilage growth when transplanted into the knees and other joints. The technology, licensed to a British company, has the potential to return mobility to those suffering from arthritis or sports injuries.

See the MIT News Office for the full story. 

The story has been picked up by

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