News & Events
Stay informed with the latest news, events, and opportunities from the Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at Northwestern University. Explore cutting-edge research, upcoming symposiums, retreats, and exciting new opportunities.
Featured News

QSI RENU announces inaugural Catalyst Award winners
Six projects have been selected for funding through the QSI RENU Catalyst Research Awards program. The projects are each led by two faculty members — one with engineering expertise and one with clinical expertise — and cover a broad range of targets in regenerative engineering.
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Devices produce medications from within the body
Northwestern Magazine profiled Jonathan Rivnay’s work to develop an implantable “living pharmacy” that can deliver therapeutics on demand. The article highlighted several applications for Rivnay's biohybrid devices, including collaborations with fellow QSI RENU members Colin Franz, Guillermo Ameer, and Shana Kelley.
Northwestern Magazine
3D-printed biodegradable scaffolds for blood vessels
A research team involving QSI RENU members Guillermo Ameer and Cheng Sun has developed a new strategy to regenerate blood vessels, an approach that could improve outcomes for coronary artery bypass surgeries.
McCormick News
Bone regeneration technology used in first patient surgery
A bone regeneration device using bioactive materials pioneered by QSI RENU director Guillermo Ameer was recently used in its first surgical case.
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Discover a wide range of events related to regenerative engineering on our events page. You'll find information about major conferences, symposiums, and our ongoing lecture series.
Biennial Symposium
The biennial Symposium on Translational Regenerative Engineering explores advances & challenges in the field.
Learn more about the upcoming symposium
Quarterly Lecture Series
The Regenerative Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series is a program that features expert speakers to share knowledge and foster learning within a community.
Learn more about the lecture series
Opportunities
We are rapidly expanding, and exciting opportunities are on the horizon. Keep an eye on this space for upcoming announcements regarding:
- employment positions
- internship programs
- chances to contribute to the organization of cutting-edge conferences