09.30.16
L’Oreal has partnered with Poietis to further advance research and develop the technology to bioprint a hair follicle using a bioprinter.
L'Oréal has been committed to tissue engineering for almost 30 years and holds unique knowledge and expertise in the field of hair biology. Poietis developed laser-assisted bioprinting technology to produce biological tissue, and 3D cells with extremely high cellular resolution and over 95% cellular viability.
Combining these capabilities could make it possible to create a functional follicle that is capable of producing hair.
How Poietis’ Technology Works
The bioprinting technology developed by Poietis involves successively layering micro-drops of bioinks using a quick scan by a laser beam. The living biological tissue created must then be matured for around 3 weeks before it can be used in tests.
Working Toward New Advances in Hair Growth
Fabien Guillemot, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer at Poietis, says, "We're very proud to be working with L'Oréal. The fact that a world-renowned company is adopting our technology is a major step.”
Bruno Brisson, General Manager and Chief Business Officer, Poietis, comments, "Our partnership with L’Oréal should lead to the development of innovative applications in terms of tissue engineering.”
José Cotovio, Director of Predictive Methods and Models department, L’Oréal Recherche & Innovation, adds, "For L’Oréal, the combination of our respective areas of expertise opens up the possibility of previously unheard of achievements in the field of hair. This research partnership is very stimulating for the Advanced Research teams”
L'Oréal has been committed to tissue engineering for almost 30 years and holds unique knowledge and expertise in the field of hair biology. Poietis developed laser-assisted bioprinting technology to produce biological tissue, and 3D cells with extremely high cellular resolution and over 95% cellular viability.
Combining these capabilities could make it possible to create a functional follicle that is capable of producing hair.
How Poietis’ Technology Works
The bioprinting technology developed by Poietis involves successively layering micro-drops of bioinks using a quick scan by a laser beam. The living biological tissue created must then be matured for around 3 weeks before it can be used in tests.
Working Toward New Advances in Hair Growth
Fabien Guillemot, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer at Poietis, says, "We're very proud to be working with L'Oréal. The fact that a world-renowned company is adopting our technology is a major step.”
Bruno Brisson, General Manager and Chief Business Officer, Poietis, comments, "Our partnership with L’Oréal should lead to the development of innovative applications in terms of tissue engineering.”
José Cotovio, Director of Predictive Methods and Models department, L’Oréal Recherche & Innovation, adds, "For L’Oréal, the combination of our respective areas of expertise opens up the possibility of previously unheard of achievements in the field of hair. This research partnership is very stimulating for the Advanced Research teams”