1. Our research group focuses on biofabrication and biomaterials design, in particular for the regeneration of (osteo) chondral defects. We are developing novel biofabriaction strategies, as well and “bioinks” for 3D printing. These hydrogel-based “inks” are both designed to drive specific differentiation of the embedded and/or endogenous cells, as well as to allow fabrication with high shape fidelity in order to generate constructs that are a blueprint of the real tissue. In addition, we are adopting bioreactor technology to mature the generated tissue constructs. Finally, approaches towards the translation of the constructs in veterinary (equine) and human clinics are pursued, including its use as an in vitro platform for testing. 
   
   Areas of interest 
   - Joint regeneration 
   - Biofabrication 

   - Biomaterial development

   - Bioreactors

   - Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds 

   - Nutrient limitation 

https://rmutrecht.org/jos-malda-phd/

1. Our research group focuses on biofabrication and biomaterials design, in particular for the regeneration of (osteo) chondral defects. We are developing novel biofabriaction strategies, as well and “bioinks” for 3D printing. These hydrogel-based “inks” are both designed to drive specific differentiation of the embedded and/or endogenous cells, as well as to allow fabrication with high shape fidelity in order to generate constructs that are a blueprint of the real tissue. In addition, we are adopting bioreactor technology to mature the generated tissue constructs. Finally, approaches towards the translation of the constructs in veterinary (equine) and human clinics are pursued, including its use as an in vitro platform for testing. 
   
   Areas of interest 
   - Joint regeneration 
   - Biofabrication 

   - Biomaterial development

   - Bioreactors

   - Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds 

   - Nutrient limitation 

Anna Prize 2017, Anna Foundation and Nederlandse Orthopaedische Vereniging

Nanonica Prize 2015 for the breakthrough of the year in the field of nanotechnology, Nanonica Europe

ERC Consolidator Grant ERC-2014-CoG_647426

NWO Veni Fellowship: Printen van levend kraakbeen 

Hoogleraar Biofabrication in Translational Regenerative Medicine (0,7FTE), Afdeling Orthopaedie, UMC Utrecht
Secretary General van de International Cartilage Repair and Joint Restoration Society (ICRS; 2022-2023)
Voormalig President van de International Society for Biofabrication (ISBF; 2014-2018)
Board member International Society for Biofabrication (ISBF; 2014-2022)
Scientific Advisor, SentryX B.V.