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On-demand, localized therapeutic delivery with engineered drug depot

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, led by Bin Duan, PhD, have invented a novel hydrogel scaffold for sustained, localized therapeutic release. This implantable drug-delivery system is refillable, thereby drastically reducing the frequency of drug administration.
 
Potential applications include therapeutic delivery at the site of an orthopedic surgical implant—such as a prosthetic knee—to promote healing and to prevent rejection and infection.
 
To learn more about this technology, contact Tyler Scherr, PhD, at tyler.scherr@unmc.edu or 402-889-5498.