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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.

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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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Jonathan Rivnay holds an implantable device designed to treat

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
Blood vessels surrounding a heart

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
The Citregraft bone regeneration device

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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Events

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.

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