ABSTRACT
Properly identied strategic directions for technology development optimize our ability to bring robustly engineered tissues to humanity. ey guide our work within the dual envelopes of technical possibility and social/commercial acceptability. As we have learned, the eective engineering of human tissues represents a challenge of the highest order (Table 1.1). In order to make eective progress, some marshalling of resources and establishment of common directions are becoming ever more essential. A reasoned declaration of strategy is now more necessary for our eld than ever.
