INQURIRY QUESTION: How will the use of 3D printed organs influence the
future of organ transplantation and healthcare?
INTRODUCTION: The ground-breaking invention in the field of medicine is the
development of 3D-printed organs. This technology has the potential to revolutionise healthcare, specifically organ transplantation which faces significant limitations of donors as well as the risk of rejection. However, 3D-printed organs addressed this issue providing an alternative solution for organ replacements. The intersection the Biotechnological and Biomedical engineering fields have had on this technology has tailored organs to suit individual patients. Ultimately, the invention of 3D-printed organs has had a profound impact in the medical field providing customised organs and addressing the shortages of organs and rejection.