Michael Hufford
Co-founder and CEO of LyGenesis, a regenerative medicine company developing a cell‑based therapy to grow functional ectopic livers in patients' lymph nodes; discussed the science, trials, and clinical rationale for the therapy.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 41min
Growing New Livers to Save Lives
Michael Hufford, co-founder and CEO of LyGenesis, is building a way to grow functional livers inside patients using lymph nodes. He discusses the liver's regenerative power. He explains why lymph nodes act as tiny bioreactors and reviews animal data and current human trials. He also covers the injection procedure, safety risks, and the broader future of regenerative medicine.
