Mike Curtis
CEO of eGenesis, the company that raised the pig whose kidney was used for the procedure
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May 2, 2024 • 36min
The First Pig to Human Kidney Transplant
Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis, discusses genetically engineering pigs for human organ transplants. They explore using CRISPR technology to edit pig genomes, adding human genes for regulatory factors. Ethical considerations and future potential of pig organs in transplants are also highlighted.
Mar 25, 2026 • 52min
Mike Curtis: Pig Organs as a Bridge to Human Transplants
Mike Curtis, President and CEO of eGenesis and leader in translating genome-edited pig organs to clinical care, discusses xenotransplantation breakthroughs. He covers CRISPR-enabled genome edits, safety screening and regulatory collaboration. He explains using pig organs as temporary bridges to human transplants, manufacturing and donor design, and which organs come next.
