Growing organs (almost) from scratch

Each year, hundreds of Canadians die waiting for an organ transplant. Organ recipients often have to wait several years to receive an organ. The problem is acute, and it’s not going anywhere.

One solution to this crisis is to create new organs and tissues. From coating pig kidneys with human cells to bioprinting new skin for burn patients, researchers at U of T are approaching the problem from a myriad of angles.