Regenerative medicine in Brazil: small but innovative.
Regen Med
; 5(6): 863-76, 2010 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21082887
AIMS: Although Brazil has received attention for conducting one of the world's largest stem cell clinical trials for heart disease, little has been published regarding Brazil's regenerative medicine (RM) sector. Here we present a comprehensive case study of RM in Brazil, including analysis of the current activity, the main motivations for engaging in RM and the remaining challenges to development in this field. METHODS: Our case study is primarily based on semi-structured interviews with experts on RM in Brazil, including researchers, policymakers, clinicians, representatives of firms and regulators. RESULTS: Driven by domestic health needs and strategic government support, Brazil is producing innovative RM research, particularly for clinical research in cardiology, orthopedics, diabetes and neurology. We describe the main RM research currently taking place in Brazil, as well as some of the economic, regulatory and policy events that have created a favorable environment for RM development. Brazilian RM researchers need to overcome several formidable challenges to research: research funding is inconsistent, importation of materials is costly and slow, and weak linkages between universities, hospitals and industry impede translational research. CONCLUSIONS: Although Brazil's contribution to the RM sector is small, its niche emphasis on clinical applications may become of global importance, particularly if Brazil manages to address the challenges currently impinging on RM innovation.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Inovação Organizacional
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Medicina Regenerativa
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Regen Med
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá
País de publicação:
Reino Unido