Bioelectronic hydrogel project kicks off in Delft

On 28 May 2025, we joined the kick-off meeting in Delft for a newly funded project on bioelectronic hydrogels for regenerative medicine. Coordinated by Dr. Achilleas Savva (TU Delft), and in collaboration with Dr. Jean-Philippe Frimat (Leiden University Medical Center), this multidisciplinary effort targets neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorders through the development of in vitro neural networks. Our group contributes hydrogel systems that mimic the extracellular matrix, enabling stem cell differentiation into functional motor neurons. These materials combine brain-like softness with electrical conductivity to support real-time monitoring and growth of functional motor neurons. The project is supported by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) under the "NWA Routes" programme. We look forward to advancing this collaboration at the interface of bioelectronics and regenerative medicine.