The long-term vision is to replace, repair and regenerate failing tissues and organs with the materials of tissues and organs. It's still 'out there,' but it's possible to put together a grant proposal now that doesn't sound completely crazy.

When most I wink, then do my eyes best see

At the moment of vision, the eyes see nothing.

These combined meetings will draw more than 2,000 for one of the most dynamic and far-reaching gatherings on the global issues affecting research and industry. Our goal is to advance tissue engineering/regenerative medicine science and foster interactions that may more rapidly result in new technologies that will benefit patients worldwide.

I don't want people to think that that's something I do every day — wake up and do a beer bong. I like to have fun, but that's not me all the time.

[Only one problem: The pressure treatment totally obscured the markings.] That took a little extra work, ... It was like putting together a giant puzzle.