Welcome to the Asian Society of Regenerative Medicine
We are the official leading source for information regarding regenerative medicine
6-7 November 2024: ASRM Annual conference at Shangri-la The Fort, Manila
ASRM Annual Conference
Learn, network, and find opportunities.
Mission Statement
At the Asian Society of Regenerative Medicine (ASRM), we stand at the forefront of a transformative era in healthcare. With a focus on Asia’s burgeoning role in global scientific and economic landscapes, we unite clinicians, scientists, researchers, and industry pioneers to champion innovation and progress in regenerative medicine.
collaborative efforts
Advance collaborative efforts through conferences, workshops, and forums to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, treatment protocols, and breakthroughs in regenerative medicine.
Educate public and media
Educate the public and media about the vast potential and current scope of regenerative medicine, fostering widespread understanding and support.
strategic alliances
Forge strategic alliances with industry regulators and stakeholders, establishing robust infrastructure for responsible and monitored advancements in the field.
commitment to patient welfare
Uphold unwavering commitment to patient welfare by advocating stringent ethical standards and patient-centric care.
comprehensive training programs
Provide comprehensive training programs for medical experts, empowering them in the latest Stem Cell Clinical applications and practices.
About ASRM
ASRM is committed to being the driving force behind the evolution of regenerative medicine in Asia. By nurturing collaboration, advocating ethical practices, and advancing education and innovation, we aspire to not only transform healthcare across our continent but also contribute significantly to global advancements in regenerative medicine.
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME MESSAGE
Regenerative medicine is a field focused on harnessing the body’s natural ability to heal itself or using external interventions to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged tissues or organs. It integrates various disciplines such as stem cell biology, tissue engineering, gene therapy, and biomaterials. Some key approaches include stem cell transplantation, tissue engineering, and gene editing techniques like CRISPR/Cas9, aimed at addressing diseases, injuries, or congenital disorders that currently have limited treatment options. This field holds promise for revolutionizing healthcare by offering potential solutions for conditions that were once considered incurable.
Some Universities have departments or institutes dedicated to Regenerative Medicine, aiming to explore innovative approaches to tissue engineering, stem cell biology, biomaterials, and regenerative therapies. These departments conduct extensive research on using stem cells, gene editing, and tissue engineering to repair or replace damaged tissues or organs. They collaborate across disciplines like biology, medicine, engineering, and materials science to advance the field. Research areas often include organ regeneration, cell therapy, biomaterials development, and understanding the fundamental biology behind regeneration. Several universities globally have renowned departments contributing significantly to the advancements in Regenerative Medicine, fostering groundbreaking research and education in this field.
Regenerative medicine has various applications in the medical field. Currently, here are some current and potential medical applications:
1. Stem Cell Therapy, especially iPS stem Cells : Using stem cells to regenerate damaged tissues and organs. This includes treating conditions like heart disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and orthopedic injuries.
2. Tissue Engineering: Creating artificial tissues or organs using biomaterials and cells to replace damaged ones. Examples include skin grafts, bone implants, and artificial organs.
3. Gene Therapy: Using gene-editing techniques like CRISPR to correct genetic defects and diseases by modifying or replacing faulty genes. This could treat diseases such as sickle cell anemia already have FDA-approved gene therapy albeit with prohibitive costs. On the other hand, the misuse of CRISPR to alter the genes of babies to prevent HIV on the flimsiest of medical indications shows how this technology can be abused
4. Wound Healing and Musculoskeletal injuries: Developing advanced wound care treatments to facilitate faster and more effective healing of common tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries and also the vexing problems of chronic, non-healing wounds.
5. Organ Transplantation/ Organoid research: Improving organ transplantation techniques by regenerating or growing organs in the lab, reducing the need for donor organs and the risk of rejection. Development of Organoids that can mimic the function of organs and able to be used in new Drug investigations of toxicity, efficacy, optimal dosages etc.
These applications are continuously evolving, and ongoing research aims to expand their use and develop new treatments in regenerative medicine.
The Asian Society of Regenerative Medicine seeks this mandate to advance the above objectives by providing education to professionals & the lay public alike.
This will empower them with some of the necessary knowledge and skillsets to differentiate the Facts from the hype .
To ALL of those eager and willing to join us in this quest to in this Most exciting of ventures, I humbly invite you to join the ASRM !
Dr Roy CHIO
Founding President
MBBS (UK)
GDFM (Dermatology)
FICS, EXCO Singapore Chapter and World Governor
January 2024
Our Experience
The scientific evidence of Cellular and Immunotherapies is growing by leaps and bounds. Many physicians in the world have started using them not only for the treatment for diseases but also in Prevention and Healthy Aging.
Our Society
The Asian Society of Regenerative Medicine (ASRM) was registered in January 2024.
EXCO
Dr. Roy Chio
Founding President
Dr. Quincy Raya
Vice President
Dr. Cecil Wong
Honorary Secretary
Dr. Ivan Shim
EXCO Member
Dr. Joseph Wang
EXCO Member
Honorary EXCO and Board of Advisors
Dr. Steven Fang
Honorary Exco
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Regenerative and Cellular medicine are much in the limelight as our scientific knowledge has ascended into this level. What once we believed to be unfathomable is now within our horizon.
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