Regenerative Engineering Convergence Awards (RE-Convergence Award):
These awards are designed to enable the acquisition of a new competency in one of the convergence areas of regenerative engineering (advanced materials science, stem cell and developmental biology, physical sciences, translational medicine). They will also address the dearth of medical professionals and physician/scientists trained in preclinical models, which are critical to regenerative engineering solutions and technologies. Expenses that would be covered include travel and housing accommodations to another research institution or company, fees for courses or training, stipend or per diem for the awardee’s living expenses, and supplies for materials and reagents for the project. Awardees must be co-mentored by at least two CARE faculty members with complementary expertise.The Convergence Award Programs Expectations
- Train medical students, fellows, and residents interested in regenerative engineering on the establishment of preclinical animal models that can evaluate regenerative engineering technologies. The award will help cover expenses associated with learning the implementation of a new preclinical model for a disease or medical condition, whose outcome can be improved via regenerative engineering technology developed through CARE.
- Train engineering students (B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.) and post-doctoral associates interested in integrating nanotechnology, biomaterials science, or physical sciences with stem cell and developmental biology to restore tissue and organ functions. One of the mentors must have expertise in stem cell and/or developmental biology.
- Train pre-doctoral biosciences students or post-doctoral associates with backgrounds in stem cell and developmental biology on how to integrate engineering, nanotechnology, biomaterials science, or physical sciences into their stem cell or developmental biology backgrounds to restore tissue and organ function.
For more information concerning award opportunities, please contact Professor Ameer directly at g-ameer@northwestern.edu