The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative
Russell, A.J.; Farkas, D.L.; Huard, J.; Rubin, R.T.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery 26(4): 529
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-1298 PMID: 10553210 Document Number: 499758
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.