 Some of Our Projects
From bladder and trachea, to cartilage and heart –-
we’ve successfully grown more than 20 types of cells in the laboratory. (link to page). We are an international leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. Our scientists were the first in the world to successfully implant a laboratory-grown organ into humans and have achieved other world firsts. (link to page).
In 2006, we reported long-term success implanting bladders that were engineering in the laboratory into young patients with spina bifida
Today, as the bladder technology is being evaluated in patients with spinal cord injuries and in women with severe cases of overactive bladder, we're working to grow more than 22 other tissues and organs. More than 100 projects are currently underway, including:
Blood Vessel
Human Heart Valve
Improving Meniscus Surgery
Insulin Producing Cells
Kidney
Military Applications
Muscle
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