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In a first-of-its-kind test, world leading tissue engineers will utilize anew type of laser developed on the Raydiance Ultrashort Pulse (USP) laserplatform to maximize the transplants processed from donated dermal tissue. Aspart of this process, the collaboration will explore new ways to use thetransformational power and precision of the Raydiance laser, which caninstantly vaporize material without heat or residual damage at very precisescales, down to a resolution of several microns.
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The collaboration involves MTF as the project sponsor, Rutgers as thecenter for developing innovative tissue processing approaches and Raydiance asthe core laser technology provider. Experts from all three parties will worktowards providing more advanced technology that results in less expensive andfaster solutions for those in need of skin transplants for burn, complicatedhernia repair, and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Zhixiong (James) Guo, principal investigator for Rutgers University,said, "Having worked with lasers for years, the Raydiance laser platform isone hundred times more powerful than anything I have ever used before. Notonly can it separate skin more precisely and effectively, but also it has theunique capability to decontaminate the surface of soft tissue. If our testsprove successful, we will be able to disrupt and reinvent dermal tissueprocessing as we know it. This is great news for burn victims as well asthose suffering from cancer, degenerative joint disease, arthritis and otherskin trauma."
Bruce Stroever, President and CEO of MTF, said "Over 900,000 Americansreceive tissue transplants each year, but many more are in need. Preparinghuman tissue grafts is a complex and meticulous process. An important part ofour mission is the ability to maximize the number and type of transplantedtissues processed from the gift of donation. We believe the Raydiancetechnology has the potential to process human tissue much more efficiently,increasing the supply of scarce dermal tissues. This would result in moreusable tissue, offering the benefit of better outcomes for more patients."
Scott Davison, President of Raydiance, said, "We are delighted to workwith Rutgers and MTF on this important project. The Raydiance USP laserplatform is unlocking disruptive innovation across a range of industries, frommaterials science to next generation surgery to genomics. The uniquechallenges inherent in the way tissue is recovered today makes this is anexcellent development category for our laser, one that truly plays to thestrengths of Raydiance technology."
The initial phase of the project will focus on demonstrating thefeasibility of USP laser processing of donor skin in the following areas:
About Raydiance, Inc.
Raydiance, Inc. is the developer of the world's first compact, cost-effective and fully software-controlled Ultrashort Pulse (USP) laser system.This breakthrough technology platform harnesses the incredible power andprecision of these lasers and makes them easily accessible for the developmentof revolutionary new applications across a wide range of industries. Underthe guidance of former AOL Chairman and CEO Barry Schuler, today Raydiance isa fast-growth start-up that is rapidly validating its vision in themarketplace with early adopters across several application sectors. For moreinformation, please visit www.Raydiance-inc.com
About Rutgers University
Established in 1766, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, isAmerica's eighth oldest institution of higher learning and one of the nation'sprem
