May Griffith, PhD, University of Montreal & Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Canada, outlines the significance of regenerative medicine within the field of ophthalmology. Stem cells have the potential to stimulate growth within the eye, and research in corneal regeneration can reduce the need for corneal transplants. Prof. Griffith additionally highlights the potential applications of the technology in other organ systems. This interview took place at the 6th World Congress of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS 2021).