Achieving Optimal Tissue Repair Through MARL with Reward Shaping and Curriculum Learning

Abstract

In this paper, we present a multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) framework for optimizing tissue repair processes using engineered biological agents. Our approach integrates: (1) stochastic reaction-diffusion systems modeling molecular signaling, (2) neural-like electrochemical communication with Hebbian plasticity, and (3) a biologically informed reward function combining chemical gradient tracking, neural synchronization, and robust penalties. A curriculum learning scheme guides the agent through progressively complex repair scenarios. In silico experiments demonstrate emergent repair strategies, including dynamic secretion control and spatial coordination.