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Glyn Palmer, PhD, assistant professor in the UF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine research division, is using 3D printing technology to develop a functional liver tissue model that enables screening for liver toxicity of compounds found in drug therapies.

R. James Toussaint, MD, associate professor and chief of the foot and ankle division at UF Orthopaedics, is using 3D printing technology in total talus and ankle replacement surgery. The 3D printed talus is composed of cobalt and chrome alloy customized to the patient specific anatomy. This allows for a faster recovery and excellent range of motion after surgery.

The OSMI welcomes Ken Gall, PhD, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gall will be presenting a talk to faculty and residents entitled, "3D Printing of Synthetic Materials in Medicine."