Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Email Format
Research ServicesNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) operates as a research organization focused on translating scientific discoveries into clinical therapies across regenerative medicine. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, WFIRM is part of Wake Forest School of Medicine and sits within the Innovation Quarter, employing a substantial team to advance work on multiple tissues and organs and related cell-therapy approaches. The institute collaborates with a broad network of partners worldwide to develop replacement tissues and organs and to pursue breakthroughs in tissue engineering, cell therapies, diagnostics, biomanufacturing, and related fields, with the aim of addressing patient needs. Its activities encompass a wide range of applications, including skin, urinary tract tissues, cartilage, bladder, muscle, kidney, and vaginal tissues, among others, and it has historically contributed foundational principles to the field of regenerative medicine. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new Chief Ecosystem Officer, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage and expand its ecosystem of collaborations and capabilities.