University Archives

Imagine a world where patients never wait months or years for a life-saving organ transplant. Advances in tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting are bringing this vision closer to reality. This talk will explore how scientists use stem cells, scaffolds, and bioprinting techniques to grow functional organs in the lab, the current successes in generating tissues like hearts, kidneys, and livers, and the challenges that remain before these organs can be widely used in clinical practice. Attendees will gain insight into the science behind organ fabrication, the ethical and regulatory considerations, and the transformative potential of lab-grown organs to revolutionize healthcare.