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Welcome to the multidisciplinary research group B3Mat (Biological, Bioinspired and Biomaterials) located in the city of Viña del Mar, Chile.

 

Our objective is to develop strategies to value the use of natural and artificial biomaterials for potential biotechnological and biomedical applications. For this we have established a multiscale and integrative technological platform of experimental biomechanical models, biological models in vitro and computer models.

 

At B3Mat we firmly believe that science is a social and collaborative activity, which is why our work not only seeks to carry out high-level research, but also to help it reach citizens.

 

We are a research group committed to both inclusion and the environment, as well as education and the transfer of scientific knowledge to our community.

BIOLOGICAL, BIOINSPIRED AND BIOMATERIALS

RESEARCH

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LAB MEMBERS

The members of our research group come from various branches of science and engineering, forming a multidisciplinary team. In addition, they train undergraduate and postgraduate students, both at the Adolfo Ibáñez University and others nationwide. They also actively collaborate with researchers from Chile and abroad.

FACULTY, FELLOWS AND STAFF

JOSÉ CONTRERAS RAGGIO
MSc in Bioengineering
PhD
Candidate

JOSÉ  CONTRERAS RAGGIO
PhD Student in Complex Systems Engineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Research Stay at EMPA, Switzerland

  • Field: design & fabrication of scaffolds, macromechanical testing


Project: "Development of bioactive inks for scaffolds 3D printing via direct-ink printing, their mechanical & morphological characterization"

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SEBASTIÁN LLANO CÁCERES
MSc Student in Bionengineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Field: micromechanical testing

 

Project: "3D printed scaffolds in gradients: geometrical studies fabricated with 3D printing technologies"

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SEBASTIÁN LLANO CÁCERES
MSc in Bioengineering

FERNANDA ÁLAMOS SALCEDO

MSc Student in Bioengineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Research Stay at EMPA, Switzerland

  • Field: cell culture, molecular biology


Project: "Analysis of osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in the interaction with bioglass-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering"

FERNANDA ÁLAMOS SALCEDO
BSc in Bioengineering
MSc Student in Bioengineering

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BENJAMÍN RODRÍGUEZ ROMO
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences - Bioengineering
Master's student

BENJAMIN RODRIGUEZ ROMO
Student of the Master's Degree in Engineering Sciences, Bioengineering major, Adolfo Ibáñez University

 

Project : "Automatic processing of medical images as a tool to predict damage to musculoskeletal tissues"

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CRISTIAN CALFÚN MEDINA
PhD in Neurosciences
Part-time Professor

CRISTIAN CALFÚN MEDINA
PhD in Neurosciences,
 Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile

Part-time Professor, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

  • Field: molecular biology, analysis of genetic expression

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RAÚL VALLEJOS BAIER
PhD in Biology
Academic Instructor

RAÚL VALLEJOS BAIER 

Doctor in Biology,  University of Sussex, England. 

Academic Instructor, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez​

  • Field: cell culture, scaffold fabrication

Luis Perez Pozo

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Técnico Federico Santa María (UTFSM)

Assistant Professor, UTFSM

  • Field: finite element analysis (FEA)

LUIS PÉREZ POZO
Doctor en Ing. Mecánica
Profesor Asistente UTFSM

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SIVARAJ DURAIRAJ
PhD in Physics
Postdoctoral Researcher

SIVARAJ DURAIRAJ
PhD in Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli​

Research Associate, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, India

Postdoctorate, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile

Project: "DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL M1M2 SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYAPATITIE/PCL/CNF COMPOSITE ON TI6AL4V IMPLANT FOR ORTHOPEDIC APPLICATION"

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS

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JUAN F. VIVANCO
Associate Professor
(DIRECTOR)

PhD in Biomaterials and Biomechanics

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CAROLA MILLÁN GIOVANETTI
Associate Professor


PhD in Biological Sciences

CURRENT STUDENTS

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MARIAJESÚS GARRIDO ALONSO
Master's student in Industrial Bioengineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project : "Study of scaffold degradation evaluated in a bioreactor system with cell culture medium"

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VINCENZO MARCHESE SAAVEDRA
Master's student in Bioengineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project : “Evaluation of the effect on mechanical and biological properties of a structural gradient in scaffolds manufactured by additive manufacturing”

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IGNACIO AZOLA ORTIZ
Bioengineering Student, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project : "Determination of mechanical properties of soft tissue by tensile testing."

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JUAN SEBASTIAN CORDOVA CANELO
Bioengineering and Industrial Engineering Student, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project: "Evaluation of competitiveness of laboratory capabilities for offering a portfolio of services to third parties"

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CATALINA ARAYA VALLEJOS
Mechanical Engineering Student, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

 

Thesis : "Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of different TPMS geometries with functionally directed porosity, application to tissue engineering."

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CARLA LOPEZ SILVA
Bioengineering Student, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project : "Evaluation of cytoskeletal proteins in mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) adhered to biomaterials by fluorescence microscopy "

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MÓNICA QUEZADA RIVAS
Bioengineering Student, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez 

 

Project : “Manufacturing structures with Cellink bioprinter”

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FACILITIES

We have equipment at the Bioengineering Center of the Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI-Bio Center), Viña del Mar Campus. In addition, we have access to equipment outside the University, through collaborations and external services.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EQUIPMENT

We have traditional thermal cyclers (Applied Biosystems and Axygen) and a real-time thermal cycler (Agilent AriaMX), a Shimadzu spectrophotometer, a BioTek 800TS plate reader, a Promega Quantus fluorimeter, nucleic acid electrophoresis equipment (CBS Scientific) and proteins ( Biorad), ultracentrifuges (Boeco and Thermofisher) and all the reagents and supplies necessary for enzymatic and molecular analyzes.

CELL CULTURE ROOM

We have a clean room (QClass), which includes all the necessary equipment, such as a BioAir model TopSafe type II biosafety cabinet, a Logos Biosystems model LUNA-II automatic cell counter, a Motic model AE2000 inverted microscope, a ELMI model CM-7S centrifuge, and a Shel Lab model 2406-2 CO2 incubator. In addition, we have stocks of adult stem cells available in nitrogen, along with all the reagents and supplies necessary to perform in vitro experiments.

MECHANICAL EXPERIMENT EQUIPMENT

We have an Electrodynamic system (Test resources 800LE3) to carry out material characterization studies, static resistance and fatigue, with a load level of + -5.7 kN, maximum speed of 125 mm / s, and a maximum frequency of 15 Hz. We also have different types of fixings and load cells for different levels of force. In addition, we have a micromechanical system (Biomomentum model mach-1 v500c) to determine micro-scale mechanical properties.

3D PRINTING

We have commercial fused deposition modeling printers as well as a printer manufactured by our research group, which is used in both research and teaching. We also have 3D bioprinting technology, such as a Cellink Inkredible + biological printer, which has various biotinks to manufacture cell-loaded structures. Finally, we have a wide range of biotinks and polymer filaments and composites that can be used to make samples in the laboratory.

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NEWS

December 13, 2023
DR. JUAN FRANCISCO SANTIBÁÑEZ VISITS B3MAT IN VIÑA DEL MAR

November 28, 2023
CAROLA MILLÁN PRESENTS "BING BANG" - SCIENCE PODCASTS FOR KIDS

October 10, 2023
JOSÉ CONTRERAS SHOWS HIS WORK AT ESB 2023 IN DAVOS, SWITZERLAND

October 9, 2023
B3MAT WELCOMES ERIN HUITEMA, MASc STUDENT IN BIOMECHANICS FROM QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, FOR AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

September 24, 2023
JOSÉ CONTRERAS, UAI-ENGINEERING PHD STUDENT, ATTENDS JSB 2023 IN OTARU, JAPAN, TO SHOW HIS PHD WORK

July 24, 2023
JOSÉ CONTRERAS, UAI-ENGINEERING PHD STUDENT, IS NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 100 YOUNG LEADERS BY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER "EL MERCURIO"

June 22, 2023
VINCENZO MARCHESE, BIOENGINEERING STUDENT, GETS AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIS GUIDED RESEARCH PROJECT WITH B3MAT

June 6, 2023
JOSÉ CONTRERAS, ENGINEERING PHD STUDENT, TALKS ABOUT HIS DOCTORAL PROJECT ON TISSUE REGENERATION

April 10, 2023
ALEJANDRA CORREA,  B3MAT'S MASTER'S STUDENT, IS INTERVIEWED ABOUT HER PROJECT ON MECHANICAL STIMULATION OF BONE CORES

February 15, 2023
ALEJANDRA CORREA, B3MAT'S MASTER'S STUDENT IN LOCAL NEWS: SCIENTISTS DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP BONE ALIVE EX VIVO

January 31, 2023
ALINE BÄR, B3MAT'S MASTER'S STUDENT, REALIZES AN INTERNSHIP IN SWITZERLAND

January 23, 2023
DR. JUAN F. VIVANCO IS AWARDED FOR HIS WORK FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

January 20, 2023
B3MAT LEAD RESEARCHERS AWARDED NATIONAL FUNDING GRANT ANID

December 31, 2022
TWO POSTDOCS WILL WORK WITH B3MAT THANKS TO NATIONAL FUNDING AGENCY GRANT ANID

December 15, 2022
JOSÉ IGNACIO CONTRERAS, MSC., HIGHLIGHTS BIOENGINEERING ADVANCES IN CHILE

December 06, 2022
CHILEAN YOUNG SCIENTIST DEVELOPS BIOPOLYMER FOR BONE TISSUE REGENERATION

October 28, 2022
UAI'S RESEARCH STUDIES THE USE OF CHILEAN SEA SHELLS FOR BONE TISSUE REGENERATION

October 03, 2022
DR. CAROLA MILLÁN PARTICIPATES IN A TALK SERIES FOR STUDENTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC DURING THE SCIENCE MONTH

March 10, 2022
ALEJANDRA CORREA, IGNACIA MUÑOZ AND FERNANDA ÁLAMOS MAKE A STAY ABROAD

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