Bladder Research Center

Research

Cells for Web
A primary goal of the center is to develop a mouse model to gain understanding of the mechanisms of bladder regeneration. Scientists are using new imaging technologies to identify the sources of cells that are responsible for rapid bladder wall regeneration.  

Read about our latest bladder regeneration research:

“Characterization of the early proliferative response of the rodent bladder to subtotal cystectomy: A unique model of mammalian organ regeneration.”
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“Early stages of in situ bladder regeneration in a rodent model.” Burmeister D, Aboushwareb T, Tan J, Link K, Andersson KE, Christ G. Tissue Eng Part A. 2010 Aug;16(8):2541-51
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Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Phone 336-713-7293
Fax 336-713-7290

Location
Richard H. Dean Biomedical Building
391 Technology Way
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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