3D – BIOPRINTING: AN EMERGING TREND IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Manisha Kasbe, Ajay Bhagwat, Sakshi Unde*, Akshada Date, Aditya Shinde

3D bioprinting has rapidly evolved as a transformative technology within pharmaceutical science, offering unprecedented potential in drug development, personalized medicine, and tissue engineering. Utilizing layer-by-layer deposition of bio-inks composed of living cells and biomaterials, this technique enables the creation of complex biological structures that closely mimic human tissues. In the pharmaceutical field, 3D bioprinting facilitates high-throughput drug screening, reduces dependency on animal models, and accelerates the discovery of novel therapeutics. Moreover, it supports the production of patient-specific tissue models, paving the way for individualized treatment strategies. As research continues to advance, 3D bioprinting is poised to redefine the landscape of modern medicine by bridging the gap between laboratory testing and clinical application.