Dr. Darcy Wagner, a pioneering bioengineer at the RI-MUHC’s Meakins-Christie Laboratories, is revolutionizing respiratory care with her innovative research in lung regeneration. Driven by a mission to reduce the need for invasive lung transplants, she’s developing cutting-edge bioprinting techniques to create personalized lung tissue using stem cells, potentially transforming treatment for chronic lung diseases like COPD. She also aims to make respiratory research more equitable, ensuring diverse representation and equal access to world-class, personalized care. Backed by the MUHC Foundation, Dr. Wagner blue-sky innovation represents the exciting future of respiratory medicine. Read more.
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