Regenerative medicine forum focuses on promise of new treatments

Leaders in the field of regenerative medicine spoke about the potential to transform medicine through new treatments that focus not just on treating disease - but on cures - at the first annual Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum. Attended by more than 400 people from across the world, the event was sponsored by the Regenerative Medicine Foundation and took place last week in Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA.

"We are excited to bring together representatives from all facets of this emerging field to discuss the body's ability to heal itself through regenerative medicine technologies," said DaLaura Kader, vice president for strategic initiatives for the Regenerative Medicine Foundation.

Speakers covered current research and discussed best practices and business models to bring new therapies to patients. Regenerative medicine focuses on developing replacement tissues and organs in the laboratory as well as cell therapies to restore function.