In a world where science fiction often feels like a distant dream, Dr. Anthony Atala is turning those dreams into scientific reality.
As a pioneering surgeon and director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Atala leads the largest bioengineering lab on the planet, where his team is redefining what’s possible in modern medicine—from 3D-printed tissues to lab-grown human organs.
In this profound and inspiring interview, Dr. Atala shares the unexpected beginnings of his journey into regenerative medicine, the challenges of building organs from patients’ own cells, and the breakthroughs that now make once-impossible treatments a clinical reality.
He reflects on the birth of a field that didn’t yet exist when he began, the military’s crucial role in advancing medical innovation through the Armed Forces Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the regulatory and ethical hurdles still shaping the future of healthcare.
Whether you’re a clinician, a medical student, or just fascinated by the power of biology and engineering to heal the human body, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the leading voices in the field.
Join us as we explore how science, teamwork, and vision are crafting a new era in medicine—where organs are printed, not donated, and healing begins at the cellular level.
Tune in to Hope Biosciences full podcast episode with Dr. Anthony Atala below:
