Research Milestone at Scripps Makes Headlines: Meniscus Grown in Lab
Goal of research is to prevent or delay knee arthritis
Goal of research is to prevent or delay knee arthritis
San Diego and Los Angeles news outlets recently covered a medical milestone achieved by orthopedic researchers at Scripps Health. Led by Darryl D'Lima, MD, Scripps scientists have grown a meniscus in the lab with all of the major components of the natural one.
In coverage, Dr. D'Lima discusses the unique approach used to accomplish this breakthrough, as well as next steps for the research and its potential impact for patient care.
Read the San Diego Union-Tribune editorial: San Diego Scientists are Amazing: Look What They've Done Now
Listen to the KPCC (NPR) coverage: Meet the Man Behind the New Artificial Meniscus
View the San Diego Union-Tribune news coverage: Scripps Scientists Create Meniscus in Lab
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