E. (Manolis) S. Tzanakakis Assistant Professor 907 Furnas Hall (716) 645-2911 ext. 2206 Fax: (716) 645-3822 emtzan(at)buffalo.edu

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• Tissue engineering
• Biochemical engineering
• Stem cell biotechnology

Overview

A major issue in the engineering of tissues and artificial organs is the source of the cellular component. The use of animal cells or cell lines is accompanied by a number of serious concerns including the possibility of adverse immune response and rejection, the formation of tumors and the transmission of pathogens to the recipient. To that end, stem cells may provide an alternative, abundant source of cells used for developing therapies for a wide spectrum of pathological conditions.

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Last Updated: March 2005