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'Off the shelf' organs and tissues

ResearchPod

English - December 01, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MB
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Traumatic injuries or cancer resection can result in large soft tissue loss which can lead to severe functional impairments, including difficulties with mobility and performing daily activities

Dr. Siba Haykal from the  University Health Network and the Toronto General Hospital, Canada specialises in tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction of breast and head and neck. 

Check out the team’s website and publications for more.