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Maastricht University presented PULSE at TERMIS EU 2026
Alix Lemaître presented research on human cardiac model development using natural hydrogels and microfluidic bioprinting Palma de Mallorca.
PULSE presented at the 8th International Summit on Radiation and Space
Former FDA Medical Officer Alla Shapiro joined the Schuler Institute event to talk about the project’s potential to advance cardiac research for both space exploration and medicine on Earth.
PULSE presented at the 2025 International Conference on Biofabrication
PULSE partner Space Application Services presented the project’s magneto-acoustic 3D bioprinting platform in Warsaw.
PULSE partner presents results at major European conference
Alix Lemaître, our project partner from Maastricht University, discussed hydrogels on cardiovascular cell culture at the 34th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials
PULSE project to test its first printer prototype in microgravity conditions
In an upcoming milestone, our partners from the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg will join a parabolic flight campaign by the German Aerospace Center’s.
Lena Nieke shares her research with the global gravitational physiology community
PULSE partner presents project results at an international event in Japan.
Partners present PULSE at TERMIS EU 2025
Sharing early results and ideas on space bioprinting and regenerative medicine in Freiburg.
Welcoming Metatissue to the PULSE Consortium!
Metatissue joins the PULSE project through the Horizon Europe Hop-On Facility, bringing expertise in protein-based materials to assist the generation of a 3D cardiac model.
PULSE’s second-year consortium meeting: Communication is key
24 months into the project, the consortium met to share results, synchronize efforts, and decide on the next steps towards important milestones.
Alla Shapiro introduces PULSE at international Schull Institute Conference in Japan
Radiation expert showcases our project at a major international conference on medicine, genetics, and space science.
PULSE Consortium Meeting: New partner and collaborations
PULSE’s 18-month meeting highlights progress, collaboration, and the addition of MetaTissue to enhance bioprinting breakthroughs in microgravity.
Does the Heart Age Faster in Space?
PULSE researchers explain heart aging in space to young audiences in a new Frontiers for Young Minds publication.
Project partner, Med Uni Graz on their role and vision for PULSE
Project partner, Med Uni Graz talks about evaluating cardiotoxicity and testing the efficacy of radioprotective drugs.
PULSE partners publish perspectives on bioprinting cardiac tissue in space
Project coordinator, Maastricht University, and SCK CEN review the challenges and promises of space-based bioprinting cardiac tissue.
RD Innovation presents PULSE at a high-profile radiation research workshop
The project, presented by Svend Engelholm and Sergei Pigarev at “Advanced Technologies in Radiation Research” was well received by experts.
Multi-levitation bioprinting of heart models for space exploration and medicine
Cutting-edge magnetic and acoustic levitation will bioprint heart models to improve protections against radiation in space and on Earth.
PULSE Coordinator Interviewed on Biomedicine Unleashed Podcast
Lorenzo Moroni discusses bioprinting for regenerative medicine with MERLN Institute students, including how to use space to study the human heart.