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Translational Regenerative Engineering Symposium

How the convergence of engineering, life sciences, and translational medicine will transform patient care

The Translational Regenerative Engineering Symposium is focused on the advances and challenges of regenerative engineering. Its intent is to foster community and a sense of mission to address the complex challenge of tissue and organ regeneration and reconstruction for all.

This symposium, which is held every two years, brings together internationally recognized academic researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and the community to Chicago to share experiences and set directions for the field and its stakeholders, including trainees of the program.

Previous Symposium Highlights & Speakers

2024 | April 30th and May 1

The 3rd Symposium on Regenerative Engineering successfully convened leading researchers, trainees, and students to discuss advancements and challenges in tissue and organ regeneration. The event featured presentations on cutting-edge technologies, innovative biomaterials, and strategies for addressing complex regenerative engineering challenges.

  • Keynote Speakers

    • Dr. Richard Tran (Acuitive Technologies): Citrate-based biomaterials for orthopedic devices.
    • Dr. Anthony Atala (Wake Forest University): 3D bioprinting and stem cell therapy for urological reconstruction.
    • Dr. Cato Laurencin (University of Connecticut): Synthetic Artificial Stem Cells and regenerative engineering training.
    • Dr. Ramille Shah (Dimension Inx): Fluffy-PLG 3D printable biomaterials for tissue and organ repair.
    • Dr. Milica Radisic (University of Toronto): AngioChip microfluidic scaffolds for vascularization.
    • Dr. Julia Babensee (Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University): Biomaterials for immunomodulation in regenerative medicine.

  • Trainee Presentations

    • Presentations by T32 Training Grant students from Wake Forest University, the University of Connecticut, and the host institution.
    • Student panel discussions on research and training experiences.
    • Presentation from a program alumni speaking on her experience working at a startup in the field.

  • Undergraduate Competition (CURE Club)

    • Presentations by three undergraduate teams on wound healing solutions.
    • The Bioactive Glass team won the competition.

  • Poster Presentations

    • 22 posters presented by trainees.

  • Panel Discussions

    • Speaker panel on the current and future state of regenerative engineering.
    • Student panel on their experiences.