Priv.-Doz. Dr. Mario Rothbauer, MSc.

Head of Orthopedic Microsystems
Deputy head of the Karl Chiari Lab for Orthopaedic Biology

Medical University of Vienna – Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
T: +43 1 40400 40980
M: +43 699 190 71 879
znevb.ebguonhre@zrqhavjvra.np.ng
https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/ortho-biology

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Mario Rothbauer is a leading researcher in musculoskeletal bioengineering, microphysiological systems, and non-animal testing methodologies. He is deputy lab head of the Karl Chiari lab for Orthpaedic Biology (KCLOB) and heads the Orthopedic Microsystems Group at the Medical University of Vienna, where his research involves developing advanced joint-on-a-chip platforms to study diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, Dr. Rothbauer leads the Microtoxicology & Non-Animal-Methods Unit at the CellChipGroup of the TU Wien, focusing on innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies and microfluidic systems for improved toxicological assessments using multi-organ and body-on-a-chip developments. His interdisciplinary approach integrates biotechnology, cell biology, materials science, and microfabrication techniques to advance ethical and effective biomedical research in the musculoskeletal field as well as toxicology and environmental safety assessments. He also actively engages in promoting ethical research practices as Vice President of the European Society for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EUSAAT), advocating the implementation of the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) across biomedical research.