scenery, and a lively international atmosphere, it offered a very pleasant balance to the intensity of lab work. Overall, the stay at the MERLN Institute allowed me to carry out meaningful scientific work in a highly collaborative and innovative environment and to work with some delightful people. I’m very happy that I had this opportunity thanks to the Ar- govia Travel Grant. The hydrogel system based on 8-arm polyethylene glycol is intended for minimally invasive therapeutic delivery while sup- porting the body’s natural ability to repair bone tissue. (Image: S. Eng) together responsiveness, injectability and better mechanical properties. These qualities are increas- ingly important in tissue engineering and regener- ative therapies. The MERLN Institute offered a very helpful and welcoming scientific community in which I could learn much about the field of regenerative medi- cine. The city of Maastricht is a small city in the province of Limburg with considerable charm. With its blend of historical architecture, riverside The synthesized nanoparticles are intended to improve the properties of the hydrogel. (Image: S. Eng) In the small university town of Masstricht (Netherlands), Selina felt very much at home. 17 SNI INSight June 2025