This course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore some of the most innovative topics in regenerative medicine, including cell therapy, cell-free therapies, and emerging technologies. You will gain insight into how research in these areas is conducted and how scientific discoveries translate into clinical practice. You’ll also learn about the latest advancements in the use of various cell types for therapy, the development of cell-free products, and the engineering and bioprinting technologies.
Throughout the course, you will have the chance to explore how laboratory research moves toward real-world applications, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks. By engaging with current research and case studies, you will broaden your understanding of the regenerative medicine field, a rapidly evolving field that incorporates innovative approaches.
Syllabus
Spring 2027 (Draft)
This is a draft syllabus. The final syllabus will be available here a few days prior to the new course’s first start date.
One year biology and one year chemistry at university level.
Faculty
Coming Soon
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Long Study Tours
About this tour
This week-long Study Tour is designed to give you the opportunity to delve into the some of the topics covered in class and to see what research in the the field of regenerative medicine looks like firsthand. On our tour, you will learn how research can translate into clinical practice when cell and cell-free therapies are the focus.
Germany is known to be at the forefront of regenerative medicine, being described as one of the quintessential examples in this field. Heidelberg is positioning itself as a leading hub for biotechnology and life sciences with renowned institutions like the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), and Heidelberg University all collaborating closely with industry partners to drive innovation in cell and gene therapies, synthetic immunology, and personalized medicine. Munich is a significant hub for regenerative medicine research and development, with several institutions actively involved in this field, including the Helmholtz Munich Association.
Visiting research institutes and research hospitals like these will strengthen and broaden your knowledge of the regenerative medicine field, at a time where innovative approaches are at its maximum. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions to further develop your understanding of how classroom theories translate into a professional context.
Learning outcomes
Learn about the newest and upcoming biotechnology-based methods withing regenerative medicine
Hear about the ethical, regulatory, and safety implications of developing regenerative therapies.
Gain insight into the translational process from laboratory research to clinical practice in regenerative medicine.
Possible activities
Discover the Heidelberg Institute for Stem Cell Technology and Experimental Medicine (HI-STEM), a leading center dedicated to advancing stem cell research and its medical applications.
Experience Helmholtz Munich, home to both the Institute for Stem Cell Research and the Institute for Regenerative Biology and Medicine, where cutting-edge research shapes the future of regenerative medicine.
Visit ISAR Bioscience, a Bavarian research company pioneering the development of innovative regenerative therapies.
About this tour
This week-long Study Tour is designed to give you the opportunity to delve into the some of the topics covered in class and to see what research in the the field of regenerative medicine looks like firsthand. On our tour, you will learn how research can translate into clinical practice when cell and cell-free therapies are the focus.
Italy has made huge progress in the field of regenerative medicine, especially in the sphere of stem cell therapy, where patient safety and ethical research practices are prioritized. Milan and Modena are both cities where this type of research is done and innovative techniques are being researched. As an example, the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan became one of the most prominent European research hospitals, fostering innovative therapies in this area. In Modena, the Centre for Regenerative Medicine ”Stefano Ferrari” (CMR) of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia is focused on basic and translational research aimed at clinical application in cell and gene therapy.
Visiting these (or other) research institutes and hospitals will strengthen and broaden your knowledge of the regenerative medicine field, at a time where innovative approaches are at its maximum. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions to further develop your understanding of how classroom theories translate into a professional context.
Learning outcomes
Learn about the newest and upcoming biotechnology-based methods withing regenerative medicine
Hear about the ethical, regulatory, and safety implications of developing regenerative therapies.
Gain insight into the translational process from laboratory research to clinical practice in regenerative medicine.
Possible activities
Explore the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), a world leader in gene and cell therapies for rare genetic diseases and cancer, with a strong translational focus from molecular research to clinical trials and on-site GMP manufacturing.
Discover the RE.GA.IN Center at Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant’Ambrogio, a center of excellence for musculoskeletal regenerative medicine using PRP, MSCs, and other cutting-edge cell-free therapies.
Visit the Centre for Regenerative Medicine “Stefano Ferrari” (CMR) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, one of the largest centers in the world dedicated to epithelial stem cell cultures and regenerative protocols, and home to a state-of-the-art GMP facility producing ATMPs such as Holoclar, the first stem cell-based medicinal product approved in Europe.
Short Study Tours
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