Why?
Any matrix, for any tissue
Advance the regenerative medicine using tissue-specific signaling molecules.
Recreate a tissue matrix functionality using adapted plant-derived biopolymers.
Increase the velocity of product development in the field of tissue engineering.
Phase out laboratory testing on animals.
How?
Create an industry
Develop and maintain Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices
Establish and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Present clear career paths with job opportunities for young scientists
Increase application diversity via networking and knowledge sharing
Build upon existing expertise via joint development projects with R&D institutions
Expand the tissue engineering industry
What?
The Extracellular Matrix
Develop bio inks, bio resins, nanofibers, microfibers – the chemical building blocks for tissue models
Supply the raw materials that enable others to build in vitro organs (in a lab or on a chip)
Collaborate with R&D institutions to expand the portfolio of validated tissue engineering products
Harnessing the magic of chemistry to engineer the molecular characteristics of a tissue. On demand!
For their proper functioning, cells belonging to different tissues in the human body have distinct physical, chemical, and biological expectations for their environment. Put simply some cells prefer a rigid habitat, others - compliant; some cells are stimulated by hypoxic conditions, for others - it is deadly; some cells feel home when packed with other similar cells, others prefer to be virtually alone. It is our mission to both be part of the quest to identify each and every single piece of a determinant guiding cell fate, as well as to utilize these determinants to arrive at a tissue (or even an organ) in a lab indistinguishable from, or even superior than, the native human tissue.
Outgrowing the need for animal testing as an indispensable part of the process of improving human well-being!
We envision a future empowered by limitless tissue engineering capabilities, a future in which the progress in regenerative medicine has made it unfathomable to speak of an organ waiting list or death due to an organ failure, a future in which the role of animals in the development of new health or beauty products has long been forgotten, and these new products are highly personalized to the individual’s idiosyncratic set of traits.
Murad Redzheb
FOUNDER
I employ critical thinking tools to counter the numerous cognitive biases to be able to follow the scientific methodology as closely as humanly possible in every aspect of life.
Professional life
Studied Ecological Chemistry and Materials Science
Obtained his bachelor and masters degree at the Faculty of Chemistry of Sofia University
Earned his doctorate in Chemistry at the University of Gent and specialized at imec
Contributed to a Bulgarian biotech startup
Founded MatriChem
Favorite quote
“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed.”
William Gibson
Teodora Bobcheva
partner
As a solution-oriented person, I use details to facilitate business, create certainty, negotiate mutually favorable conditions, and mediate possible conflicts.
Professional life
Started working in a law firm from the 2nd year in law school
Headed the legal department of a major IT company
Gained legal ninja skills with a commercial law certificate from LSE
Expanded her professional knowledge by attending technical courses
Used methodologies in contract drafting that increase business
Joined MatriChem as an investment partner and legal advisor
Favorite Quote
“The value in experimentation is not in the trying – it’s in the trying after the experiment fails.”
Simon Sinek
promoting career opportunities in tissue engineering
Graduating Students
building partnerships with institutes and laboratories
R&D Institutions
