TEHRAN – The 4th Iranian congress on Progress in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine will be held in Tehran on November 17-19, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.

The congress aims to expand practical aspects of tissue engineering as well as Cellular and Molecular science. 

Regeneration and repair of nervous system, hearth and blood vessels, respiratory system, skin, bones and cartilage, oral and maxillofacial region, liver, kidneys, digestive and urinary systems are among the topics of discussion. 

Other subjects covered are nanotechnology in tissue engineering, studies in biogenic substance and ethics in regenerative medicine.

The congress will give an opportunity to the professors, scientists, medical practitioners, students, politicians, producers and companies in clinical, engineering and biological realms to link their findings and plan for putting them into practice. 

Regenerative medicine is a branch of translational research in tissue engineering and molecular biology which deals with the process of replacing, engineering or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function.

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