By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a significant medical breakthrough, Dr. Hafiza Parkar of the University of Pretoria has developed a novel skin replacement product, that paves the way for 3D bioprinting of "natural" skin - offering a promising alternative to traditional skin grafts. The acellular dermal scaffold (ADS), which mimics human skin, has shown accelerated healing in animal models, addressing a critical need for treating complex secondary intention wounds. Dr. Parkar says her research was a culmination of an eight-year journey filled with both setbacks and perseverance... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a significant medical breakthrough, Dr. Hafiza Parkar of the University of Pretoria has developed a novel skin replacement product, that paves the way for 3D bioprinting of "natural" skin - offering a promising alternative to traditional skin grafts. The acellular dermal scaffold (ADS), which mimics human skin, has shown accelerated healing in animal models, addressing a critical need for treating complex secondary intention wounds. Dr. Parkar says her research was a culmination of an eight-year journey filled with both setbacks and perseverance...&nbsp;</p>

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