https://pages.htgaa.org/2026b/maria-elena-perez-ruiz/index.htmlAbout me Hi! I’m María, I’m 24 years old, and I’m a biomedical engineer from Guatemala. I am currently looking to pursue a master’s degree in biomedicine or advanced therapies. I am deeply interested in the biological field, especially tissue engineering.Hugoenhttps://pages.htgaa.org/2026b/maria-elena-perez-ruiz/week-01-hw-project-ideas/index.htmlMon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://pages.htgaa.org/2026b/maria-elena-perez-ruiz/week-01-hw-project-ideas/index.html(1) Target Product and Motivation The target product is a 3D-bioprinted bioactive bilayer hydrogel dressing engineered to accelerate wound healing, promote blood vessel growth, and eliminate infections in patients suffering from Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs). The dressing consists of two main synergistic layers: • Structural & Antimicrobial Base: A biocompatible matrix composed of Chitosan (derived via bacterial conversion) and human Fibrin. Chitosan serves as an innate antimicrobial barrier against common DFU pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, while fibrin promotes fast angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to restore microcirculation in ischemic diabetic tissues [1].https://pages.htgaa.org/2026b/maria-elena-perez-ruiz/final-project/index.htmlMon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://pages.htgaa.org/2026b/maria-elena-perez-ruiz/final-project/index.html