Mrs. Anaïs Lavrand | Tissue Engineering | Young Researcher Award

PhD student | University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne | France

Anaïs Lavrand is a PhD student in tissue engineering with expertise in the physico-chemical and biological characterization of collagen and Wharton’s jelly hydrogels and their applications in 3D bioprinting for tissue regeneration. She holds an engineering diploma in biology and a diploma in pharmaceutical processes. Anaïs has actively contributed to scientific research through multiple oral, poster, and flash presentations at international conferences, receiving Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation awards. Her research focuses on developing multifunctional, biocompatible hydrogels with antibacterial, antioxidant, osteocompatible, and regenerative properties. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in scientific outreach, including high school interventions and science promotion contests. Her work demonstrates innovation in tissue engineering, combining fundamental research, translational applications, and public engagement, reflecting both academic excellence and societal impact.

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Featured Publications

Lavrand, A., Adam, L., Da Rocha, A., Lemaire, F., Loth, C., Baldit, A., Vasseaux, M., Van Gulick, L., Beljebbar, A., Augusto, P., Berquand, A., Salameh, C., Nassif, N., Boulmedais, F., Mauprivez, C., Brenet, E., & Kerdjoudj, H. (2025). Hydrogels from Wharton’s jelly as alternative to conventional extracellular matrix-based constructs. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 328(Part 1), Article 147552.