RegeNer8 Translational Regenerative Medicine Award Launch of new funding call

4 Sep 2009
RegeNer8, the N8 Centre for Translational Regenerative Medicine, are launching an exciting new scheme aimed at deepening the level of collaboration between regeNer8 members and the further drawing together of academia and clinicians with industry.

The new scheme, the ‘Translational Regenerative Medicine Award’ will be launched on Tuesday 6 October 2009 at Weetwood Hall, Leeds. This one day event, chaired by Professor Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam, will introduce regeNer8 members and invited guests to three Clinical Challenges (or areas of clinical need):

  • Vascularised tissue constructs (Max Troxler and Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam, Leeds)
  • Maintenance of cells for optimal transplantation (James Shaw, Newcastle)
  • Promoting reinnervation (Giorgio Terenghi, Manchester)

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Discuss these Clinical Challenges in-depth with the presenters and colleagues during an organised networking session
  • Participate in facilitated workshops to explore ways of addressing the specific challenges
  • Bring your own expertise and technology that could contribute to the Clinical Challenge
  • Join a consortium with regeNer8 members and others working in RM to develop a project proposal for the consideration for the Translational Regenerative Medicine Award’
  • Gain access by competition to significant funding from regeNer8 to the successful consortium

One of regeNer8’s key roles is to facilitate the translation of research in regenerative therapies into the clinic. This event specifically aims to leverage the energy and expertise of members from industrial, clinical and academic settings to form consortia with the skills to provide the tools and technologies needed to impact on clinical needs.

This event is by invitation only. We would really value your participation in this event which will not only explore in great detail the clinical needs related to regenerative medicine but also look at ways in which your expertise or technology can contribute to overcoming these challenges. For futher information click here.