Dr. Anthony Atala – Director, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Atala is globally renowned for his work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He’s recognized for growing organs in labs, especially his groundbreaking work on lab-grown bladders and the 3D printing of functional kidneys.
Dr. Ellen Heber-Katz – Researcher, Wistar Institute: Her pivotal discoveries include the ability of certain mice to regenerate lost tissues, leading to insights into potential mechanisms for mammalian tissue regeneration.
Dr. Deepak Srivastava – President, Gladstone Institutes: Dr. Srivastava’s research revolves around understanding heart development and regeneration. He made significant strides in converting fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes, presenting potential therapies for heart diseases.
Dr. Juan Carlos Izpisúa Belmonte – Professor, Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Renowned for his work in cellular and developmental biology, Belmonte has made significant advancements in understanding tissue and organ regeneration, pluripotency, and cellular aging.
Dr. Robin Franklin – Professor, University of Cambridge: A leading expert in the field of neural regeneration, Franklin’s work centers on the remyelination process, a natural regenerative process in the brain and spinal cord, aiming to harness it for treating diseases like Multiple Sclerosis.
Dr. George Q. Daley – Dean, Harvard Medical School: With a focus on stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, Dr. Daley’s research has implications for treating leukemia, anemia, and other diseases. He’s been at the forefront of the ethical considerations of stem cell research.
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin – University Professor, University of Connecticut: Widely recognized for his pioneering work in musculoskeletal regeneration, he developed innovative materials and systems for tissue regeneration, notably in ligament and bone tissue engineering.
Dr. Molly Stevens – Professor, Imperial College London: A leader in the field of biomedicine, her innovative research includes designing novel bioactive materials for tissue regeneration and developing ultra-sensitive biosensors.
Dr. Masayo Takahashi – Project Leader, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research: Dr. Takahashi is renowned for her pioneering work in retinal regeneration using induced pluripotent stem cells, offering hope for conditions like age-related macular degeneration.
Dr. Michael Levin – Director, Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University: Levin’s research provides groundbreaking insights into biophysical mechanisms that underlie regenerative capabilities in organisms. He’s recognized for influencing cell behaviors using bioelectric signaling to promote regeneration.
