The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative.
The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI) is the prime catalyst for tissue-engineering research and the development of a viable for-profit tissue-engineering industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. PTEI operates targeted programs that support commercializable research; provide professional and community education; and facilitate interactions between academic medical centers, regional government, and industry to support the development of a vibrant tissue-engineering industry. This article discusses the types of research and education programs provided by PTEI and provides a brief summary of some of the tissue-engineering-related research in the region.
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Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Huard
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