Description

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is planning a workshop series, in collaboration with the Innovative Science Accelerator Program (ISAC)

Session 1: Engineering and Biology Solutions to Replace Tubular Functions

When: May 10th, 2024 from 1 - 4pm EST
Where: online
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlM53zt8UHVnRC0oRpMUqN82Tdkk-

This session will examine the use of a variety of means (e.g., mechanical, physiochemical, acellular, and cellular) to replicate homeostasis by engineering kidney tubules. Additional information such as the agenda, breakout group questions, dates and timing for other sessions, and other logistical information for each session can be found on the NIDDK and ISAC Kidney Engineering Workshop session page.

The goals for these virtual workshops are to spotlight emerging research, spark innovative ideas, identify synergies between approaches and foster interdisciplinary collaborations, engage in meaningful discussions between researchers and the community and identify tools that can catalyze research and development in this area. Across the sessions, we anticipate speakers will highlight opportunities to draw inspiration from other species, leverage advances made in engineering other tissues, and discuss novel approaches to replace lost kidney functions.