Regeneratively Speaking

Ramon “Ray” Lugo IIIChief Executive Officer and Principal Investigator for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National LaboratoryWithin this role, Lugo is responsible for implementing strategic objectives that enable space-based research through the ISS National Lab that brings value to our nation and builds a robust and sustainable market in low Earth orbit.Lugo comes to CASIS with more than 35 years of experience within the space industry, including serving as director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center and as director of the Florida Space Institute at the University of Central Florida. Lugo is an ideal candidate to lead the organization in its pursuits to sponsor space-based research and technology development and enable a sustainable market in low Earth orbit.Lugo served as the Director of UCF’s Florida Space Institute from 2013-2021. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administr

WFIRM speaks with Dawn Turner, Challenge Project Manager with the NASA Centennial Challenges Program about her experience as a young teacher, how she transitioned to work for NASA, and advice she has for anyone interested in following her footsteps.

WFIRM speaks with Shiva Ayyadurai, PhD about his experience as a young entrepreneur, the founder of email, and how this revolution is similar to that of regenerative medicine.

WFIRM speaks with Dr. Amy Whitner about her career, unexpected paths, and the importance of regenerative medicine in colorectal practice.

WFIRM speaks to Dr. Woodruff about her research with human reproduction and oncofertility.

WFIRM talks to Dr. Jeremy Mao about regeneration by endogenous stem cells.

WFIRM speaks with Dr. Amit Patel about bioinnovations in academia.

WFIRM talks to Dr. John Jackson, an Associate Professor at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine about bioprinting for the wounded warrior including corporal tissue as well as ear hair follicle regeneration.

WFIRM speaks to Dr. Michael Yaszemski about his research in the areas of orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering at Mayo Clinic.

WFIRM talks to Aleks Skardal, Assistant Professor with WFIRM, about his early career and the pioneering of bioinks.

WFIRM talks to Col. John Holcomb about his experiences as a retired Army surgeon, researcher, and most recently, an entrepreneur.

WFIRM talks to Margot Damaser, PhD about noncellular regenerative techniques for pelvic floor disorders.

WFIRM talks to Chris Porada, Phd about his work at WFIRM.

WFIRM talks to Richard Clark, MD about the development of peptide P12 for burn wound treatment.

WFIRM talks to Graca Porada, PhD

WFIRM talks to Summer Scholar alumni Michael Hunckler, and Academic Program Director Joan Schanck

WFIRM talks to Dr. Koudy Williams about his role at WFIRM.

WFIRM talks to Jordan Green, PhD about polymeric particles for gene and cell therapy.

WFIRM talks to Dr. James Yoo, MD, PhD about his role at WFIRM.

WFIRM talks to Gabor Forgacs, PhD about biomechanics and bioengineering.