The CT Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering

The CT Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering updated their address.

On November 14, 2022, Dr. Cato Laurencin, the CEO of The Connecticut Convergence Institute and the Regenerative Engineering Society (RES), celebrated ten years of Regenerative Engineering.

Regenerative engineering combines advanced materials sciences, stem cell science, physics, developmental biology, and clinical translation to regenerate complex tissues and organ systems. Embedded in this new field include the following five areas: Advanced Materials Sciences, Stem Cell Sciences, Physics, Developmental Biology, and Clinical Translation.

When parts of organs are destroyed, it is difficult to completely repair or regenerate. Wounds undergo fibrosis because of intense inflammatory reactions, eventually settling down, hardening or scarring. This research field is interested in the study of the mechanisms underlying fibrosis in various organs and the research and development of fibrosis control technologies for therapeutic purposes. This type of breakthrough will tremendously impact public health and the lives of those with amputations due to bone cancer, diabetes, dangerous infections, trauma accidents, or even children born with missing or impaired limbs.

Dr. Cato Laurencin and the Connecticut Convergence Institute team have conducted many journals, studies, and articles. You can find the latest publications and journals on the website: https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-convergence-institute/.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation (AIChE) and the AIChE Regenerative Engineering Society has established an award in honor of the society’s founder. The Cato T. Laurencin, Regenerative Engineering Founders’ Award, will recognize the accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the science and practice of convergence research as applied to regenerative engineering — a field pioneered by Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, the RE Society’s Founder. He received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Founder’s Award this year at the AICHE annual meeting on November 14. The inaugural award will be presented in 2023 at the Regenerative Engineering Society’s Annual Meeting.
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The Connecticut Convergence Institute had a historical meeting last Thursday and Friday. The purpose of the meeting was to establish and discuss the Just Us Moving Program (JUMP) in St. Lucia. Dr. Cato T. Laurencin met with His Excellency Julian Dubois the Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs, Honorary Philip J. Pierre the Prime Minister, and Prisca Regis-Andrew the Dean, Department of the Health, Wellness and Human Performance: Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. He also had the honor of having his UNESCO Africa Prize Award at the entrance, which is now prominently displayed at the college entrance.
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UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Provides Opening Remarks at the First U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
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https://today.uconn.edu/2022/10/uconns-dr-cato-t-laurencin-participates-in-first-u-s-africa-frontiers-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-symposium/

A Fair Chance: UConn Health Joins Jobs Campaign of CT NAACP to Improve Lives of Formerly Incarcerated - UConn Today “I am so proud of UConn Health, CT NAACP and our state in working together through the One Million Jobs to lift up all of our citizens who may need a helping hand and a second chance,” says Dr. Bruce T. Liang, Interim CEO of UConn Health.

Professor Laurencin Publishes Breakthrough Report on Rotator Cuff Regeneration Treatment. Read The Full Article: https://ceramics.org/ceramic-tech-today/biomaterials/through-muscle-regeneration-graphene-polymer-matrix-lowers-risk-of-rotator-cuff-retear-injuries

Dr. Cato Laurencin is leading a team of researchers in developing a new way to regenerate muscle that could help millions of people suffering from rotator cuff injuries. https://lnkd.in/ePND6zib

Dr. Cato Laurencin, University Professor, the University of Connecticut was recently elected for truly outstanding work. He was welcomed to the Division of Materials Science of the European Academy of Sciences. Professor Laurencin is a highly distinguished scholar, widely decorated and a member of numerous major Academies throughout the world. He is considered the founder of the field of Regenerative Engineering. He is also a practicing surgeon.
Please see the full article here:https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-convergence-institute/wp-content/uploads/sites/213/2022/07/Eurasc-Newsletter-13-002-1.pdf

Dr. Laurencin is featured on page 10.

We have a wonderful announcement! Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, the University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor at the University of Connecticut, will receive the 2023 Priestley Medal, the highest honor of the American Chemical Society.
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The prestigious European Academy of Sciences has recognized UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his visionary and pioneering work in the field of regenerative engineering. https://today.uconn.edu/2022/06/dr-cato-t-laurencin-elected-to-the-european-academy-of-sciences/

UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Honored with the Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award by the American Orthopaedic Association Entering the AOA Award Hall of Fame
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The Connecticut Health Investigative Team (C-HIT) recently published a story on low vaccination rates across Connecticut’s major cities. According to the article, “while differences in political ideologies have framed much of the vaccine conversation, the data shows that in Connecticut, the populations with the lowest vaccination rates are racial and ethnic minorities.”

C-HIT spoke with Dr. Laurencin, who was one of the first to publish a study outlining the disproportionate rates of COVID-19 deaths and infections within the Black community. Laurencin states, '“If you look across the country at the trend that’s taking place in terms of vaccine hesitancy, there is something unique going on in Connecticut with the Black community."'

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Communication, Trust Needed To Reassure The Vaccine-Resistant The Community Health Center Inc. set up shop inside the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury on a Friday in mid-July. Armed with 24 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the team of six staff and volunteers sat ready for patients from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Not one person showed up. The turnout […]

Our Just Us Making Produce (JUMP) Program has expanded its aerponic garden and healthy lifestyle education initiatives in partnership with the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in Hartford.

Last week, the YMCA unveiled their UConn Health Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering Community garden. The garden, one of several gardens implemented by Dr. Helen Wu and staff at the Convergence Institute, is run in conjunction with the staff and members at the YMCA. The program aims to address the rise in food insecurity in Hartford as a result of the pandemic. Learn more about the program here: bit.ly/JUMP-YMCA

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The UConn NAI Chapter held a virtual ceremony on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to honor the new Fellows and Senior Members recently elected to the National Academy of Inventors from the chapter. President and Vice President of the UConn NAI Chapter, Drs. Cato Laurencin and Lakshmi Nair facilitated the program. Congratulations to all new UConn NAI Fellows and Senior Members! https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-convergence-institute/2021/04/30/uconn-nai-celebration-honoring-new-fellows-and-senior-members/

UConn NAI Celebration Honoring New Fellows and Senior Members | Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering   The UConn NAI Chapter held a virtual ceremony on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to honor the new Fellows and Senior Members recently elected to the National Academy of Inventors from the chapter. President and Vice President of the UConn NAI Chapter, Drs. Cato Laurencin and Lakshmi Nair facilit ...

Dr. Laurencin has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, making him the first surgeon to be elected to membership in the three National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

Professor Cato T. Laurencin Has Been Elected to the National Academy of Sciences | Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering Dr. Laurencin is the first surgeon in history to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Inventors. FARMINGTON, CT– On April 26, 2021 the National Academy of Sciences announced that Dr. Cat ....

Many organizations are considering adopting Dr. Laurencin’s IDEAL Pathway for creating a fair and just society! Read the full press release here.

Organizations Consider Adopting Dr. Laurencin’s IDEAL Pathway for Creating a Fair and Just Society | Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering Farmington, CT- In receiving the Herbert W. Nickens Award for Social Justice from the American Association of Medical Colleges in December, 2020, Dr. Laurencin, University Professor and Van Dusen Distinguished Professor at UConn, presented his vision for the creation of a fair and just society. ...

Dr. Chia-Ling Kuo received a supplement allowing her to continue on telomere length and 's disease. Congrats Dr. Kuo!

Congratulations to Dr. Lakshmi Nair who has been inducted as an
American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering Fellow! She was recognized for her outstanding contributions in the field of , injectable and exceptional contributions to , and .

Be sure to read Dr. Laurencin's latest publication entitled "Addressing Justified Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community" which was published in the Journal of Racial an Ethnic Health Disparities.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-021-01025-4?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_source=ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AA_en_06082018&ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst_20210331

Addressing Justified Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a terrible and long-lasting impact on the world. As the infection spreads, the projected mortality and economic devastation are unprecedented. Racism and its subsequent effects on social and economic factors have resulted in the virus dispropo...

Dr. Laurencin was named the recipient of the Professional Impact Award during the virtual AIMBE Annual Event on March 26, 2021.

Dr. Laurencin was chosen for his leadership in regenerative engineering and medicine through the dissemination of science, advocacy for diversity and inclusion, and contributions to numerous professional organizations worldwide.

The Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society held its first inaugural meeting with leadership of the National Medical Association, hospital executives, and legislative leaders on March 17th, 2021. Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, President of the CT NMA, recently announced the re-launch of the society. Read the full press release here.

The Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society Announces Its Historic Re-Launch and Inaugural Meeting | Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering Farmington, CT- The Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society held its first inaugural meeting with leadership of the National Medical Association, hospital executives, and legislative leaders on March 17th, 2021. Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, President of the CT NMA, recently announced ...

Friendly reminder to join us tomorrow for the next virtual held in conjunction with YMCA of Greater Hartford! The webinar will feature UConn's very own Dr. Joseph Walker who will discuss chronic . Click the link below for webinar access.

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The American Institute of Chemical Engineers released a new statement announcing the adoption of Dr. Laurencin's IDEAL Pathway as their new model for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Be sure to check out the latest issue of University of Connecticut Magazine featuring Dr. Laurencin and his work in Regenerative Engineering and Social Justice!

Pioneering the New Field of Regenerative Engineering — and Championing Social Justice A master of multiple fields, Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, holds UConn’s highest academic title: University Professor.

Dr. Laurencin was recently featured in Chemical and Engineers News as a 2021 Trailblazer. Read the full article here.

Cato T. Laurencin has innovated ways to regrow injured tissues This tissue regeneration expert is driven by his twin passions for surgery and biomedical engineering