Embryonic Development and Regenerative Medicine
A special issue of Journal of Developmental Biology (ISSN 2221-3759).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cell physiology; cell metabolism; development; cell differentiation; stem cells
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Interests: stem cells; gene regulation; cancer biology; cell biology; embryology; cell imaging
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Interests: epigenetic clock; epigenetic changes during aging; developmental epigenetics
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Special Issue Information
Embryonic development is a highly orchestrated process that governs the formation of tissues and organs, driven by intricate genetic, molecular, and cellular interactions. Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of development not only provides insights into congenital disorders but also serves as the foundation for regenerative medicine, which aims to restore damaged tissues and organs.
This Special Issue seeks to explore recent advances in embryogenesis, stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and translational applications in regenerative medicine. We welcome original research articles and reviews focusing on the following areas:
- Molecular and genetic regulation of embryonic development.
- Stem cell differentiation and lineage commitment.
- Regenerative potential of embryonic and adult stem cells.
- Bioengineering approaches for tissue regeneration.
- Organoids and in vitro models of development.
- Epigenetic regulation in development and regeneration.
- Implications for congenital diseases and regenerative therapies.
By bringing together cutting-edge research in developmental and regenerative biology, this Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental discoveries with clinical applications, paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies. We invite researchers from diverse fields, including developmental biology, stem cell research, bioengineering, and regenerative medicine, to contribute their findings.
We look forward to your submissions and valuable contributions to this exciting field!
Dr. Lon J. van Winkle
Prof. Dr. Philip Iannaccone
Dr. Rebecca Jean Ryznar
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- Embryogenesis
- Stem Cell Biology
- Tissue Regeneration
- Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Differentiation
- Lineage Commitment
- Organoids
- In Vitro Models
- Epigenetics
- Developmental Biology
- Congenital Diseases
- Developmental Genetics
- Regenerative Potential
- Gene Regulation in Development
- Organogenesis
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