Director, Duke Regeneration Center
Purushothama Rao Tata, PhD
Associate Professor of Cell Biology
Dr. Tata’s research interests focuses on i) identifying and understanding the role of regions specific stem/progenitors and their role in tissue regeneration following injury; ii) defining cellular heterogeneity and the lineage hierarchies in tissues; iii) mapping inter-cellular communication in tissues at homeostasis and tissue regeneration; iv) developing human disease relevant models to study and find cures for diseases. Tata Lab Website
Co-Director, Duke Regeneration Center
David Brown, MD, PhD
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Brown’s research program explores the biology of tissue regeneration with the intent of developing new therapies for human wound healing, limb preservation, and eventually restoration of complex tissues such as fingers and even limbs. He studies zebrafish, which exhibit a remarkable ability to regenerate appendages, as well as digit regeneration in mice. He is also involved in a number of clinical studies pertaining to chronic wounds, spine surgery, and targeted muscle reinnervation. Email
