Transplanted metanephroi as functional kidneys [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Julie Campbell (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Sharon Ricardo

Brief description To investigate alternative strategies to treat end stage renal disease we have transplanted embryonic kidneys into the wall of the abdominal cavity of adult hosts where they become vascularised and undergo continued but limited development. Strategies to enhance their growth-development and decrease immunogenicity-rejection will now be determined, and the origin of a 'ureter-like' tube of tissue that grows to connect the transplanted embryonic kidney with the recipient bladder investigated.

Funding Amount $AUD 307,834.94

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant