Due to the rapid evolution of this dynamic field, we are pleased to launch a new Research Topic within the Veterinary Regenerative Medicine section of Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
In recent years, veterinary regenerative medicine has progressed at pace—from cell-based therapies and extracellular vesicles to biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, and gene-modulating approaches. Yet, this growth has not been evenly distributed across species, organ systems, or priority clinical needs. Companion animal studies often predominate, while farm, wildlife, and exotic species remain underrepresented. Likewise, musculoskeletal and dermatologic applications are advancing at pace, whereas neurological, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and ophthalmic indications frequently lack robust preclinical and clinical evidence. As such, thorough review of the field is required to form a basis for translation between species/organ systems, and identify research gaps and questions.
For example, the following questions remain unanswered:
-How do cell source, donor variability, and manufacturing methods influence safety, potency, and reproducibility?
-What best practices should guide study design, standardized outcomes, and long-term follow-up in veterinary trials?
-Where can digital tools—advanced imaging analytics, multi-omics integration, or AI-assisted assessments—provide validated value in translational pathways?
-How should the field navigate regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, One Health implications, and environmentally sustainable production?
This Research Topic aims to assemble comprehensive reviews across the breadth of veterinary regenerative medicine and across species. Through Review articles, Mini Reviews, and Systematic Reviews, we invite researchers to participate to this article collection.
This Research Topic accepts the following article types:
Review
Mini Review
Systematic Review
We look forward to your contributions and to collaboratively shaping the next wave of evidence-based, ethically grounded, and globally relevant veterinary regenerative medicine.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Case Report
Clinical Trial
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.
Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Case Report
Clinical Trial
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
Original Research
Perspective
Policy and Practice Reviews
Review
Systematic Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: cell-based therapies, 3D bioprinting, Extracellular vesicles, veterinary regenerative medicine, biomaterials, digital tools
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
