Artificial Organ Transplantation

Artificial organ transplantation involves the transplantation of organs that are made through in vitro methods of tissue engineering. This new field of medical science has the potential to greatly improve the lives of those with organ failure, as it could potentially allow them to receive an organ made specifically for them, with no risk of rejection or the need for long-term immunosuppressant drugs. In addition, artificial organs could be used to bridge the gap between the time a transplant is needed, and a suitable donor organ is found. Artificial organ transplantation could address the organ shortage and save thousands of lives!