Regenerative medicine is when healthy cells are created/used to replace diseased cells. Regenerative medicine researchers study this process and find new ways to help people.
Regenerative Medicine Researcher
Regenerative Medicine Researcher
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Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a Regenerative Medicine Researcher is like.
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While humans are good at regenerating skin, that’s about the only thing we do easily in terms of external body parts. But many invertebrates, plants, fish, and insects can regenerate new heads, legs, spines, and much more!
STEP 1: Research different types of organisms that can regenerate body parts. Make a list of the organisms you find and what part(s) it can regenerate.
STEP 2: Acting as a regenerative medicine researcher, research to figure out HOW these organisms are able to regenerate.
STEP 3: Which of the organisms and regeneration abilities would you most want to research to apply to humans? Why?
STEP 4: Imagine after years of research you figured out how to bring your idea from step 3 to life! TIME Magazine wants to do a cover story about you and your scientific breakthrough. Create a magazine cover image & headline to tell the world about your amazing new discovery:
- What can humans now regrow because of your research?
- How does it work? What is the science behind it?
- How will your discovery change life as we know it? (you can hand draw your magazine cover page, or use a free technology tool like Canva)
STEP 5: Share your magazine cover page in the Student Showcase to build your resume & show people what is possible!