Call for papers - Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology

Guest Editors

Gokhan Gundogdu, MD, University of California, USA
Naşide Mangir, MD, PhD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Türkiye

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 5 September 2025

BMC Urology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology.

This Collection invites researchers to contribute their work on biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance urological health. We welcome submissions that explore the development and application of biomaterials, nanomaterials, and advanced tissue engineering techniques aimed at organ regeneration and repair. The goal is to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in this rapidly evolving field, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Gokhan Gundogdu, MD, University of California, USA

Dr Gokhan Gundogdu is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and Urology and has worked in his native Turkey for twelve years. He started his career in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering in 2017 in the Tissue Engineering Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He is currently working in the Tissue Engineering program at the Department of Urology, University of California since 2019. His special interests are neurourology, reconstructive surgery of the lower urinary tract and hollow organs, and related tissue engineering research.

Naşide Mangir, MD, PhD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Türkiye

Dr Naşide Mangir is a Functional and Reconstructive Urologist. She is an Associate Professor of Urology at the Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Türkiye. She has completed a PhD at the University of Sheffield, UK, on designing pelvic floor repair materials for women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In daily clinical practice, she treats patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction requiring urinary tract reconstruction. Her research interests are designing materials and soft tissue substitutes to reconstruct the urinary tract. She is currently the principal investigator of two internationally funded research projects on the treatment of urinary incontinence in women.

About the Collection

BMC Urology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology.

The field of biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology has emerged as a transformative area of research, focusing on the development of innovative materials and techniques to address urological disorders. Biomaterials, including natural and synthetic polymers, ceramics, and metals, are being engineered to create scaffolds that support tissue regeneration and repair. This Collection aims to highlight the latest advancements in biomaterials and tissue engineering specifically tailored for urological applications, including bladder reconstruction, urethral repair, and kidney regeneration.

Advancing our understanding of biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology is crucial for improving patient outcomes and developing novel therapeutic strategies. Recent breakthroughs have demonstrated the potential of nanomaterials to enhance the biocompatibility and functionality of implants, while 3D bioprinting technologies are paving the way for personalized tissue constructs. These advances not only hold promise for restoring urological function but also for reducing complications associated with traditional surgical approaches. Continued research in this area will enable the translation of laboratory findings into clinical practice, ultimately benefiting patients with urological conditions.

Future advancements in biomaterials and tissue engineering may lead to the development of fully functional organ replacements, improved drug delivery systems, and enhanced regenerative therapies. As researchers explore the integration of smart materials and bioactive agents, we may witness significant strides in the field, including the ability to create patient-specific solutions that address individual anatomical and physiological needs. This Collection aims to invite research on topics such as:

Innovations in biomaterials for urological applications
Nanomaterials in tissue engineering for urology
3D bioprinting in urological tissue regeneration
Organ regeneration strategies in urology

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.