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Science in motion
Biotech Place in the Innovation Quarter is a true hub for innovation. | Photo by @innovationquarter via Instagram
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health award will fund five years of research, bringing partners together to develop a new tool to help patients with kidney disease. The implantable kidney tissue will be created using a patient’s own cells to survive and function over the long term.
“This project demonstrates how tissue engineering can be coupled with bioprinting to create a positive disruption to the health and well-being of patients by providing an inexhaustible pipeline of autologous tissues and organs,” Dr. Anthony Atala, principal investigator and Director of WFIRM, said.
The team says they are hoping to remedy organ shortage and transplantation risks in the US.
“[...] The advances from this program could dramatically reduce wait times, eliminate the need for lifelong immunosuppressive drugs, and open the door to bioprinted solutions for many other organs in the future.” PRINT Program Manager Ryan Spitler, PhD, said.
Be Mine: A Valentine’s Playlist | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 5-6 p.m. | R.J. Reynolds Auditorium | $29+ | Audience favorite Jodi Burns headlines this early-evening, intermission-free holiday concert: The perfect start to a romantic night on the town.*
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
The Fray is coming back to the Twin City, headlining the 5th Annual SummerLark on Saturday, May 9. The concert will benefit cancer patients and their families. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. Catch us on the sideline as the rock band performed at Bailey Park in 2024.
Arts
This Asheville (hey, AVLtoday) ceramics shop is heading to Winston-Salem as part of its pop-up tour. East Fork Pop-ups will make a pit stop at Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co. on Sunday, Feb. 22. You can shop for dinnerware, explore pottery made from scratch, and meet fellow “potheads” (pun intended). Drop by between10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Award
UNCSA Drama School alumnus Will Janowitz is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for “Train Dreams.” Janowitz was a producer on the film, which showcases an orphan trying to build a new life. You can watch the results live on Sunday, March 15, on ABC or Hulu, starting at 7 p.m.
Theater
Camel City Playhouse’s new opening night for “Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull” play has been postponed to Friday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20. Pro tip: Check for snow delays or postponements before heading to an event.
Edu
Schools are closed today, as leaders evaluate when it’s safe to reopen. In the meantime, check back on the school’s website to stay in the know with the latest updates. Maybe this is your sign to book an adult class to keep your brain fresh.
Plan Ahead
Did you know the Jonas Brothers are scheduled to perform at the LJVM Coliseum tomorrow, jan. 28? If you’ve missed this, be on the lookout for our monthly Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for each month. You’ll never be out of the loop again.
Cause
The winter storm has severely impacted the region’s blood supply, creating an urgent need for donors. Those who donate blood can earn $40 in TBC Rewards. Every donation counts — patients are waiting, and lifesaving help is needed now.Learn more + donate.*
Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
Correction
We got a little too excited: The next Face to Face Speaker Forum is Thursday, Feb. 26, featuring former National Security Advisor and bestselling author Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster in conversation with PBS’ Nick Schifrin. What to know before you go.*
It’s looking cold out there, Winstonians, but this view is unbeatable. If you’re looking to spruce up your snow day, consider a staycation at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel.
P.S. You might get to experience this view yourself.
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
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