About
Through basic, clinical, and translational research in stem cell biology and tissue engineering, TennIRM aims to translate scientific discoveries into tissue and organ repair therapies.
History: Created in 2017 as the Memphis Institute of Regenerative Medicine, with initial financial support from the Memphis Research Consortium Council. The institute rebranded in 2021 as the Tennessee Institute of Regenerative Medicine (TennIRM) in recognition of new statewide partners.
Statewide reach: TennIRM brings together the expertise of faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the University of Memphis, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. TennIRM has grown to over 70 members, including industry advisors, to support the development of regenerative medicine-focused research and entrepreneurship.