Wake Forest University is a private research university that is making contributions to the space industry through its research in regenerative medicine and the effects of space travel on the human body. The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is partnering with organizations like NASA and Axiom Space to conduct experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) and develop solutions for challenges such as organ shortages and astronaut health risks. WFIRM focuses on tissue engineering, cell therapies, and biomanufacturing, exploring how microgravity affects cancer development, tissue growth, and the development of countermeasures for radiation exposure. The university's research aims to improve patient outcomes on Earth and support long-duration space missions.
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Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is studying how engineered liver tissue containing blood vessels behaves in microgravity.