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Surgeons investigated the potential of utilizing small intestinal submucosa (SIS) nerve caps after greater or lesser occipital nerve decompression to mitigate pain in certain headache cases.
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A team at Aarhus University Hospital is developing techniques for the reconstruction of entire mitral valves utilizing porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS).
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Porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) may be useful for treating long-segment congenital tracheal stenosis.
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The Journal of Wound Care has published a supplement on the clinical use of small intestinal submucosa (SIS).
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A team from the University of New Mexico and Axogen Corporation compared the efficacy of porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) and purified bovine type-I collagen (CLC) conduits for nerve repair.
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Cook Group announces sale of West Lafayette’s Cook Biotech to RTI Surgical
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Cook Biotech receives an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient for the Biodesign® Rectopexy Graft
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Researchers at McGill University determined that decellularized small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a promising alternative for vocal fold (VF) regeneration
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A panel of specialists recommends small intestine submucosa extracellular matrix (SIS-ECM) as an excellent adjunct to promote healing in a wide range of hard-to-heal wounds
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A team from the University of Maryland School of Medicine compared porcine small intestine submucosa (SIS) and autologous grafts used for surgical repair of tympanic membrane perforations
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Dr. Richard Simman describes an example of a cellular, acellular, and matrix-like product (CAMP) porcine small intestinal submucosa extracellular matrix (SIS-ECM) and its role as an advanced regenerative wound therapy
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Dr. Steven Jeffery reviews studies describing the clinical use of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) in hard-to-heal and complex acute wounds
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Cook Biotech acquires assets from Parsolex GMP Center Inc., expanding its drug delivery capabilities
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Cook Biotech Announces Exclusive Arrangement with ASCRS
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Researchers at Juntendo University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, review the components of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) that support its effective use for wound healing
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Dr. Ally-Khan Somani reviews the use of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) in complex and surgical wounds
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Researchers are developing enhanced small intestinal submucosa (SIS) heart valves to treat infants with critical congenital valve disease
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A multicenter study in China treated patients suffering from anal fistulas using a decellularized porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) plug
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A group from the University of Pittsburgh used small intestinal submucosa (SIS) to regenerate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in skeletally mature dogs
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Crush Injury Repair

A group from the University of Pennsylvania used SIS stem cells derived from gingival tissue to treat transected facial nerve and sciatic nerve crush injuries in rats
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A team at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark combined a device for preserving mitral valves with a small intestinal submucosa (SIS) cardiac repair patch to improve durability
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Researchers from the Wroclaw Medical University in Poland are exploring the use of SIS for neuro-regenerative applications
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Cook Biotech’s Umesh Patel Gives Engineering Students Career Advice
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A group of researchers found that SIS improves a stem cell treatment for dry mouth that occurs from irradiation treatment for head and neck cancers
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Northwestern University researchers investigated engineering strategies to regenerate urinary bladder tissue, including growing cells on small intestinal submucosa (SIS) prior to implantation
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A group from the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine used SIS to regenerate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in pigs
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University of Florida researchers have developed a nerve interface for peripheral nerve repair
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Cook Biotech Inc. Partners with the European Hernia Society
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small intestinal submucosa (SIS) extracellular matrix (ECM) illustration

A team of Georgia Tech scientists developed a composite of an elastomer and small intestinal submucosa (SIS)
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Cook Biotech acquires assets of AcuityBio, expanding its technology portfolio
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SEM image of SIS segment

Pre-clinical study finds SIS vascular patch could decrease repeated surgeries in children with congenital heart disease
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Yellow ribbon for Spina Bifida

UC Davis research team finds in utero delivery of stem cells on SIS scaffold could improve motor function in spina bifida patients compared to treatment with SIS alone
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Endotherapeutics logo

Cook Biotech Inc. partners with Endotherapeutics in Australia
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Mouth exam using tongue depressor

Preclinical study finds combining SIS with patient stem cells can regenerate functional taste buds following tongue cancer surgery
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Medical team reviewing post-op revascularization imaging studies

First-in-man study demonstrates that bioscaffold therapy may offer a new frontier
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Our position against racism
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Cook building façade

Cook Group featured in Indiana Business Journal
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Portrait of Perry Guinn

Perry Guinn, Cook Biotech VP of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, retires
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Cook Biotech’s plan to keep employees safe, serve patients during COVID-19
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Laparoscopic surgical team performing endoscopic hernia repair

Study finds low recurrence rates in inguinal hernia patients treated with Biodesign® Inguinal Hernia Graft
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Events

October 15-16, 2023
Techniques in open complex ventral hernia repair
Brisbane, AUS
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October 8-9, 2023
Techniques in open complex ventral hernia repair
Celebration (Orlando), FL
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October 7-8, 2023
Techniques in robotic ventral rectopexy
Celebration (Orlando), FL
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June 23–24, 2023
AWR 2023
Washington, DC
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June 20–22, 2023
Premier Breakthroughs 2023
Nashville, Tennessee
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June 3–6, 2023
ASCRS 2023
Seattle, Washington
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May 14–17, 2023
CMEF 2023
Shanghai, China
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May 9-12, 2023
IHC 2023
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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May 3-5, 2023
EHS/BHS 2023
Barcelona, Spain
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May 3-5, 2023
EWMA 2023
Milan, Italy
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May 1-5, 2023
RACS 2023
Adelaide, Australia
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April 20, 2023
Webinar - SurgeOn LIVE
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair
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April 20–22, 2023
EADO 2023
Rome, Italy
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April 15-16, 2023
Techniques in open complex ventral hernia repair
BioGift Anatomical
Portland, OR
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March 29 - April 1, 2023
SAGES 2023
Montréal, Canada
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February 1-3, 2023
AWRE 2023
London, England
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October 29-30, 2022
Techniques in open complex ventral hernia repair
ASGE Institute for Training & Technology
Downers Grove, IL (Chicago)
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July 27, 2022
Webinar – European Society of Coloproctology
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May 19, 2022
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Advanced wound technologies in dermato-oncology
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April 27, 2022
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
The science of tissue regeneration
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June 10, 2021
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Advanced treatments for burns
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April 29, 2021
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Techniques in complex hernia repair
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April 21, 2021
Webinar – Journal of Wound Care
Masterclass on skin substitutes: efficacy, application, and treatment
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January 14, 2021
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Panel Discussion: Treatment of difficult wounds
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November 19, 2020
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Secondary Intention Healing, Tissue Engineering and Skin Replacement Methods
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November 05, 2020
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
When should and shouldn't you use a biologic?
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October 15, 2020
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
How to talk to patients about mesh
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October 1, 2020
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Biologics: Can we avoid the issues with synthetic mesh in ventral hernia repair?
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September 17, 2020
Webinar - British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Recruit, Renew, Reinforce: The Role of ECM in Tissue Healing
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