The University of Nebraska at Omaha has received an $8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the Nebraska Center for 3D Innovation, a statewide research hub developing 3D-printed healthcare technologies. The four-year grant will support research into lower-cost prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and anatomical models for surgical planning. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the center aims to move research into patient care faster and improve access, particularly for rural communities. Its prosthetics work uses smartphone scans to remotely design devices, while anatomical models could help surgeons practice procedures and improve outcomes.
University of Nebraska Omaha receives NIH $8M to advance 3D-printed medical tech research
UNO uses $8 million grant to develop 3D-printed technology for healthcare
Theodore Ball
Nebraska Public Radio
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