Iwona Boguslawska

Thesis title: “Breaking the Astrocyte-Schwann Cell Barrier - An In Vitro 3D Model for Spinal Cord Injury.” Awarded with special thesis funding (“Speed Funds") for talented students and cutting-edge research. Prepared 3D hydrogels with differing material characteristics, performed cell culture of different cell types, executed immunofluorescence staining protocols, used optical and confocal microscopy to obtain results.

Tissue engineering of hydrogel systems for use with Schwann cells and astrocytes. Tissue engineering of hydrogel systems for use with muscle cells. Prepared 3D hydrogels with differing material characteristics, performed cell culture of different cell types, executed immunofluorescence staining protocols, used optical and confocal microscopy to obtain results.

Conducted a 4-week internship during studies at a 3D printing company. Assisted with 3D printing and post-processing (e.g., acid etching) of scaffolds for tissue engineering and anatomical models based on CT scans. Contributed to a pre- and postoperative demonstration model and a bone cutting template for a cancer patient Performed literature reviews and inventory management.

Final grade: 1.3 (excellent). Thesis grade: 1.3 (excellent). Oral thesis exam grade: 1.0 (excellent).

Graduated with a Summa Cum Laude honors.