Springtime Science 2022 - Engineering the Future of Health

From skinned knees to broken bones, our bodies are capable of repairing themselves under certain circumstances. But what if the principles of regeneration and engineering could be applied to treat a broad range of diseases? Regenerative medicine does just that, going beyond disease management to discover therapies to heal tissues and organs and restore the body to a state of well-being. Researchers are investing significant time and money towards technologies such as organ printing and tirelessly working towards translating these therapies to the clinic.

Our goal is to:

• Enlighten listeners about what tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is.
• Discuss exciting approaches in tissue engineering, such as organ printing.
• Enlighten listeners where the field stands in terms of translating to the clinic.