Scientists from Russia and South Africa sign agreement on cooperation in the field of biomedicine

Researchers from the Institute of Regenerative Medicine at Sechenov University in Moscow paid a visit to South Africa to work with colleagues from the University of Cape Town to develop a roadmap for a regenerative technologies project supported by a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

This initiative is focused on the development of bioprinting and biophotonics technologies. Sechenov University will handle the fundamental part of the research, while the South African side will focus on creating engineering solutions for clinical applications. It is expected that this cooperation will form the basis for further joint research.

During the visit, the scientists held a number of events, including a workshop on photobiomodulation, an area at the interface between medicine and engineering.

Aleksey Faizullin, head of the Digital Microscopic Analysis Laboratory, also noted that Sechenov University has enough knowledge in the field of regenerative medicine to create medical products, while the University of Cape Town has a good engineering base and experience in developing medical devices for clinical tasks specific to this state.

"We consider South Africa to be a valuable partner and are confident in the prospects of this cooperation. The first joint research will be devoted to the application of photobiomodulation in dentistry and for the treatment of chronic wounds," he said. 

In addition, Russian scientists held seminars for colleagues from South Africa on bioengineering and the application of regenerative technologies in the treatment of chronic wounds. In the future, the researchers plan to organise similar events both in Russia and South Africa, as well as launch a student exchange programme.

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