Professor Paolo De Coppi is a distinguished Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and a Reader and Head of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine at the UCL Institute of Child Health in London, UK. His extensive expertise in pediatric surgery is complemented by a robust academic background, including honorary positions at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in North Carolina, and the University of Padua in Italy.
Dr. De Coppi has a particular interest in congenital malformations, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques and innovative treatments. His groundbreaking research in stem cells and tissue engineering has led to the development of novel methods for addressing complex congenital anomalies. A key milestone in his career was his collaboration with Dr. Anthony Atala at Boston Children’s Hospital, where they discovered the therapeutic potential of stem cells from amniotic fluid, resulting in an international patent and recognition in *Nature Biotechnology*.
His pioneering work continues to evolve, with recent studies demonstrating the ability of these cells to differentiate into various tissues and restore function in animal models of disease. Currently, Dr. De Coppi is dedicated to developing reliable methods for stem cell isolation and expansion at a clinical level, striving to translate his research into practical therapies.
With over 150 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as *The Lancet* and *FASEB Journal*, he has supervised more than 30 research fellows and Ph.D. students. A respected figure in the field, he serves on the editorial boards of multiple journals, including *Stem Cell Translational Medicine*, where he contributes to advancing the field of regenerative medicine.