Speaker
Christopher Chen
(Boston University and the Harvard Wyss Institute)
Description
We are attempting to rebuild tissue-like structures from cells as an approach to better understand development, physiology and disease. Here I will describe our recent work in engineering perfusable vasculature to understand the complex interplay between architecture, forces, signaling, and cellular adhesions in regulating vessel formation, function, and dysfunction. The presentation will highlight the importance of novel interdisciplinary approaches to advance the field of vascular tissue engineering, and ultimately, how these technologies will provide avenues to advance regenerative medicine.