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Linking Discoveries in Developmental Biology to 3-Dimensional Printing of New Tissues and Micro-Organs
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Roger R. Markwald, PhD
Distinguished University Professor
Chair, Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology
Director, Cardiovascular Developmental Biology Center
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
A public lecture in the Distinguished Scholars Series
Tissue and organ failures due to degenerative diseases and injury are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, exacerbated by the challenge of a shortage of organ donors. To address the need for lifesaving organs, Dr. Markwald's laboratory is pioneering 3-D bioprinting using adult stem cells, biomimetic hydrogels, and the principles of developmental biology to engineer functional, multi-tissue replacements suitable for surgical implantation.
Live Webcast: http://research.vtc.vt.edu/live-webcast
A public reception will be held in the VTC Cafe at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Michael J. Friedlander, PhD, Executive Director, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
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