Cryogenically Suspending and Rewarming Living Biological Systems
Explore breakthrough technologies in cryogenic suspension of biological systems presented by Dr. John Bischof from the University of Minnesota. Delve into engineering approaches for manipulating temperature, pressure, and concentration to achieve cryopreservation of cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms. Learn about supercooling, partial freezing, isochoric, and vitrification methods, as well as techniques for rapid and uniform rewarming. Discover recent achievements in cryopreservation, including successful preservation of drosophila and zebrafish embryos, scalable pancreatic islet preservation, and the groundbreaking 100-day cryopreservation of a whole rat kidney. Gain insights into the potential societal benefits of these advancements in healthcare, food sustainability, and biodiversity conservation.