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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

University of Toronto|Université de Toronto

$500,000.00

In Situ Tissue Engineering (INSITE)

EF 2023-24 · 2024-03-27

Résumé
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) have developed a handheld 3D printer for the treatment of severe skin burns and wounds sustained by astronauts during deep-space missions. During the project, the function of an upgraded 3D printer and enhanced bioink will be evaluated during reduced gravity flights about the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)’s Falcon aircraft. In parallel, the ability of enhanced bioink to promote healing and reduce scarring will be confirmed. This work and its findings will bring this technology one step closer to deployment for clinical use in space. The skin printer also has the potential to improve the care and health outcomes associated with severe burns and chronic wounds in hospitals, as well as in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
23FATORA30
Agreement Start Date
2024-03-27
Agreement Title
In Situ Tissue Engineering (INSITE)
Agreement Title (French)
Ingénierie tissulaire in situ (INSITE)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$500,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) have developed a handheld 3D printer for the treatment of severe skin burns and wounds sustained by astronauts during deep-space missions. During the project, the function of an upgraded 3D printer and enhanced bioink will be evaluated during reduced gravity flights about the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)’s Falcon aircraft. In parallel, the ability of enhanced bioink to promote healing and reduce scarring will be confirmed. This work and its findings will bring this technology one step closer to deployment for clinical use in space. The skin printer also has the potential to improve the care and health outcomes associated with severe burns and chronic wounds in hospitals, as well as in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada.
Description (French)
Des chercheurs de l’Université de Toronto (U de T) ont mis au point une imprimante 3D portable pour le traitement des brûlures cutanées graves et des blessures subies par les astronautes lors de missions dans l’espace lointain. Au cours de ce projet, la fonction d’une imprimante 3D améliorée et d’une bio-encre améliorée sera évaluée lors de vols à gravité réduite à bord de l’aéronef Falcon du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC). En parallèle, la capacité de la bio-encre à favoriser la cicatrisation et à réduire les cicatrices sera confirmée. Ce travail et ses résultats rapprocheront cette technologie du déploiement pour une utilisation clinique dans l’espace. L’imprimante dermique pourrait également améliorer les soins et les résultats de santé associés aux brûlures graves et aux plaies chroniques dans les hôpitaux, ainsi que dans les communautés rurales, éloignées et autochtones du Canada.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
Recipient Postal Code
M5S 3G8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2023-2024-Q4-00069