Jang Jin-ah, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Life Sciences, Department of IT Convergence Engineering, and the Graduate School of Convergence at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), was awarded the 'Young Researcher Award 2025' from the prestigious journal 'Biomaterials' in the field of regenerative medicine and biomaterials research. Jang is the first Korean to receive this award.
Professor Jang, an authority in 3D bioprinting, is leading research on the production of artificial organs using bio-ink suitable for specific tissues. She is noted for opening new possibilities in regenerative medicine to overcome difficult-to-treat diseases. In particular, her research on the 'development of stem cell-based cardiac muscle patches' for heart disease patients is gaining attention.
Professor Jang said, "Research utilizing decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) as a bioprinting material has led to an innovative leap in biomaterials and regenerative medicine," and added, "I will continue to develop fundamental technologies that can be practically applied in various fields to contribute to improving the quality of human life."