Designed to bring together the state’s preeminent researchers, innovative leaders, and elected officials who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state, each Discovery Series program includes lunch, networking time, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to meet the speaker.

From the biology of aging to organ preservation to cancers in clams, this season is sure to captivate all! Join us for lunch on the second Friday of almost every month (Sept-June, except December) to get educated, inspired, and connected.

February:

Organ transplantation is the most effective treatment for patients suffering from acute and chronic organ failure, yet the shortage of viable organs results in long waiting lists. Current preservation methods can only keep organs viable for up to 24 hours, making timely transplants challenging. Cryopreservation, a cutting-edge technology that preserves biomaterials at low temperatures to halt biological and chemical reactions, offers a promising solution. Dr. Ren’s team is at the forefront of this field, developing a novel electromagnetic-based rewarming technology that aims to extend organ viability to years, ultimately improving access to transplantation and saving lives.