Anthony Atala (physician)

Anthony Atala is a prominent physician and researcher specializing in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. He works on developing lab-grown organs and tissues, such as bladders, to help patients who need transplants. His goal is to create new body parts using a person's own cells, reducing the need for donor organs and increase transplant success. Atala is the director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, advancing innovative solutions to repair or replace damaged tissues, improving quality of life for patients with various medical conditions.