10-year-old girl could be the first person in Britain to receive a 3D ear
Radiyah’s father Rana said the treatment will help boost her confidence.
Technological advancements never fail to impress us and this is just another case that will pleasantly surprise you. A 10-year-old girl from Britain is all set to become the first person to receive a 3D bioprinted ear as part of a £2.5million research project.
The youngster from Pembrokeshire, Radiyah Miah, was born without a properly formed left ear – the condition is medically known as microtia.
However, ‘Daily Mail’ reported that scientists at Swansea University are working on technology which would see some of Radiya’s own cartilage being used to 3D ‘bioprint’ a new ear for her. Cartilage cells could be possibly taken from her nose.
Led by Professor Iian Whitaker, chair of Plastic Surgery at Swansea University Medical School and Surgical Specialty Lead for Health and Care Research Wales, the research has become a ray of hope for quite a lot of people suffering with deformed ears and noses.
The programme will focus on the development of 3D ‘bioprinted’ facial cartilage (for example, ears and noses) using human cells and plant based materials for future treatment.
Radiyah’s father Rana said the treatment will help boost her confidence, adding: “Girls like to tie their hair up and pierce their ears and to have two matching ears will be a positive thing.”
Now you can get handpicked stories from Telangana Today on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe.
Click to follow Telangana Today Facebook page and Twitter .
