Complex tissue regeneration across scales and systems

All living organisms regenerate as part of everyday life to maintain tissue and organs, however more complex animals such as mammals and humans have limited capabilities. Researchers in Cambridge are working together to learn lessons across tissues, systems and scales to make human limb and organ regeneration possible.

Collaboration and Engagement

In July 2024 we were delighted to partner with the British Society for Developmental Biology and the International Society for Regenerative Biology to deliver a one-day focus meeting tackling the biggest questions in tissue development and regeneration through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Other local meetings organised by the Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Research Theme focussed on developing cross-disciplinary concepts focussed on fundamental questions in regenerative bioscience. In May 2022, a workshop brought together scientists who work on tissue growth and regeneration from diverse perspectives to learn from each other and better understand how we can unlock regenerative potential across different tissues, scales and organisms. 

Speakers spanned 7 Departments: Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Genetics, Gurdon Institute, Pharmacology, Plant Sciences, Sainsbury Laboratory and Zoology. The meeting comprised a series of short talks and included areas such as plant growth, human development, animal tissue regeneration and evolutionary perspectives.

Bringing partners from engineering is an important aspect of this work and to facilitate new opportunities for collaboration, we held a second meeting in May 2024 gathering 26 researchers from across Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology to discuss Complex Tissue Bioengineering. Further opportunities to engage with the wider bioengineering community are being explored for future events.

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We welcome opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, policy makers and academics. If you are interested in working with us, please contact Dr Abi Herrmann, Research Strategy Manager.