Professor Anthony Atala

Professor Anthony Atala is a medical researcher and surgeon known for his pioneering work in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. He leads efforts to grow human organs and tissues in the lab, with the goal of replacing damaged or diseased parts—like creating lab-grown bladders or kidneys for transplant. His work combines biology, engineering, and medicine to develop solutions that could reduce transplant shortages and improve patient outcomes. As director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, he has significantly advanced the possibility of custom-made, lab-grown organs and tissues for medical treatment.