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First-of-its-kind lab at U. of I. combines cancer treatment with regenerative medicine

The Translational Oncology and Regenerative Medicine program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a first-of-its-kind initiative uniquely integrating cancer and endocrine research with regenerative medicine technologies to accelerate the development of new cell therapies to treat chronic diseases like hypothyroidism and restore function long-term, essentially creating a cure for a disease that requires lifelong daily medications.

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CI MED News | June 15, 2026