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Call for papers - Stem cells in veterinary regenerative medicine and tissue engineering

Guest Editors

Jorge U. Carmona, MVZ, MS, PhD, University of Caldas, Colombia
Jaroslava Halper, MD, PhD, The University of Georgia, USA

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 29 January 2025

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Stem cells in veterinary regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. 

This Collection aims to advance knowledge and understanding of the applications and potential of stem cell-based therapies and tissue engineering techniques in veterinary medicine. Stem cell therapies offer promise for addressing various animal conditions, including injuries, degenerative diseases, and congenital abnormalities, where traditional treatments often fall short. Yet, unlocking their full potential requires a deep understanding of the complex mechanisms governing stem cell behavior and their interactions with host tissues.


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Meet the Guest Editors

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Jorge U. Carmona, MVZ, MS, PhD, University of Caldas, Colombia

Jorge U. Carmona is a Full Professor of Veterinary Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry of the University of Caldas, Colombia, where he also obtained his bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics in 1997. In 2004 he completed his master's studies followed by his doctorate in 2006 at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. Dr Carmona’s research interests are focused in the areas of veterinary regenerative and comparative medicine with special interest in the evaluation of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for locomotor disorders in horses. 

Jaroslava Halper, MD, PhD, The University of Georgia, USA

After graduating from the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto with her Medical Doctorate, Jaroslava Halper obtained pathology training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, and at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her PhD in Experimental Pathology was awarded by the University of Minnesota. Dr Halper is currently a Professor at the University of Georgia and dedicates her professional life to research and teaching. Dr Halper has been working in the field of growth factors, wound healing, and tendon disorders. She was one of the first people to describe the activities of granulin (originally named by her as transforming growth factor e-asin epithelial). She has redefined equine Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) as a systemic disease characterized by excessive deposition of proteoglycans in connective tissues. She serves on the editorial board of the BMC Veterinary Research Journal. 

About the Collection

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Stem cells in veterinary regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

Stem cell therapies have emerged as promising avenues for addressing a wide array of conditions in animals, including injuries, degenerative diseases, and congenital abnormalities, where traditional treatment options often yield limited success. However, to harness the full potential of stem cell-based interventions, a comprehensive understanding of the intricate mechanisms governing stem cell behavior and their intricate interplay with host tissues is imperative. By elucidating these underlying processes, this Collection seeks to not only optimize therapeutic outcomes but also to propel the field of veterinary regenerative medicine and tissue engineering forward, paving the way for transformative advancements that benefit animal health and well-being while simultaneously offering insights that may have broader implications for human medicine.

We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that explore the multifaceted aspects of stem cell regeneration and tissue engineering in veterinary medicine. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Tissue engineering approaches for regenerating damaged or diseased organs in veterinary patients
  • Application of stem cells in wound healing and tissue repair in veterinary medicine
  • Bioengineering strategies for creating biomimetic scaffolds to support tissue regeneration in animals
  • Ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks surrounding the use of stem cell therapies in veterinary practice


This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.

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  1. The integration of stem cells, signaling molecules, and biomaterial scaffolds is fundamental for the successful engineering of functional bone tissue. Currently, the development of composite scaffolds has emer...

    Authors: Teeanutree Taephatthanasagon, Steven Dwi Purbantoro, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Koranis Pathanachai, Piyawan Charoenlertkul, Rangsini Mahanonda, Noppadol Sa-Ard-lam, Suryo Kuncorojakti, Adretta Soedarmanto, Nabila Syarifah Jamilah, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chenphop Sawangmake and Sirirat Rattanapuchpong
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:403
    Content type: Research Published on:

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Stem cells in veterinary regenerative medicine and tissue engineering" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.