Tissue Science and Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cell Bioprocessing

The potential of stem cell research for tissue engineering-based therapeutics and clinical applications in regenerative medicine has been thoroughly recognized in recent years. Chung developed the first complete organ transplant in 2006 utilizing adult stem cells and a clinical evaluation scaffold. Seven patients with myelomeningocele who received bladder transplants made possible by stem cell therapy saw significant improvements in their quality of life, marking a new milestone. Although the bladder is a fairly straightforward organ, the discovery shows the amazing advantages of the multidisciplinary approach of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM), which includes stem cell study and stem cell bioprocessing.