May: Suspending Life, Reawakening Hope (ATP-Bio Engineering Research Center)

Join EARTH* for a presentation on breakthrough research from the Gen-4 NSF Engineering Research Center ATP-Bio (Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems).

This talk will highlight engineering approaches to achieve cryogenic suspension of cells, tissues, organs, and whole organism “testbed” systems for societal benefits in healthcare, food sustainability, and biodiversity. Techniques such as supercooling, partial freezing, isochoric (isovolumetric) processes, and vitrification (glass forming) will be introduced, along with strategies for rapid and uniform rewarming to ensure viability and functionality.

Researchers, students, and industry professionals attending this presentation will gain insight on:

• ATP-Bio’s mission and role in advancing cryogenic preservation
• Engineering methods for suspension and rewarming of biological systems
• Breakthrough achievements, including:
  • First robust drosophila and zebrafish embryo cryopreservation
  • First scalable pancreatic islet cryopreservation
  • First cryopreservation of a whole rat kidney for up to 100 days
• Potential applications in healthcare, food systems, and biodiversity

Don’t miss your chance to learn about these transformative technologies! Bring your questions for our live Q&A.

* Presented by EARTH (Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub), an Engineering Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation. For more information, visit: EARTH.