The Future of Joint Repair: How 3D Printing Could Transform Orthopedic Care | Dr. Ben Holmes
What if 3D printing could help repair damaged cartilage and restore joint function—before a patient needs a knee replacement?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Holmes, CEO and Co-Founder of Nanochon, a medtech company developing Chondrograft™, a 3D-printed synthetic implant designed to repair damaged cartilage and restore joint function for patients who are not yet candidates for knee replacement.
Dr. Holmes holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The George Washington University and a B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia, where his research focused on biomaterials and 3D printing for orthopedic tissue repair.
Since co-founding Nanochon in 2016, Dr. Holmes has helped secure nearly $12 million in funding through NSF grants, venture capital, and other awards, and has guided the company toward its first-in-human clinical trial.
In our conversation, we explore the science, engineering, and entrepreneurship behind this emerging technology, including:
🔹 How 3D printing is being applied to orthopedic medicine
🔹 The science behind synthetic cartilage repair
🔹 The development of Chondrograft™
🔹 Moving a medical device from research to clinical trials
🔹 The challenges of building and funding a medtech startup
🔹 Biomaterials and the future of tissue repair
🔹 The intersection of engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship
🔹 What the future could look like for patients with cartilage damage
Dr. Holmes is also a published researcher, patent holder, entrepreneur, and MedTech innovator, with extensive experience in the healthcare 3D-printing ecosystem.
Join us for a fascinating conversation about how biomedical engineering and 3D printing could reshape the future of orthopedic care.
Guest: Dr. Ben Holmes
Role: CEO & Co-Founder, Nanochon
Technology: Chondrograft™
Topics: MedTech | 3D Printing | Biomedical Engineering | Orthopedics | Biomaterials | Healthcare Innovation | Entrepreneurship
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