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.
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Non-contact sensor detects wound infections before symptoms appear
A research team led by John Rogers and Guillermo Ameer has developed a miniature, wearable sensor that detects wound infections before visual symptoms emerge — a breakthrough that could dramatically reduce severe complications, including amputations, for diabetic patients and others living with chronic wounds.
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Northwestern to launch $30M center to unlock genome’s hidden code
QSI RENU is headquartering a new research center aimed at uncovering a hidden layer of information within the human genome. The Center for Genome Intelligence Engineering (GENIE) is being established through a $30 million National Science Foundation award and will be led by QSI RENU member Vadim Backman.
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Researchers test nanoparticle treatment to save donor livers
QSI RENU members Jacqueline Burke and Daniel Borja-Cacho are using nanoparticles to rehabilitate donor livers that would otherwise be discarded. WGN News covered their collaborative project, which could significantly expand the pool of organs available for transplantation.
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CVET launches as QSI RENU affiliate
Directed by Igor Efimov, the Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology Center (CVET) will focus on advancing the fundamental understanding of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as developing biological and device-based therapeutic strategies to preserve or regenerate heart tissue.
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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.
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Quarterly Lecture Series
The QSI RENU Distinguished Lecture Series in Regenerative Engineering features leading investigators and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of regenerative engineering.
Learn more about the lecture series