Insception Founder Builds Bioartificial Kidneys

 In Canada, there is a growing need for organ transplants. Although the rate of donation has increased over the years, the demand for transplants outnumbers the amount of available organs. Researchers across the country are searching for new ways to meet these demands – and Insception Founder Dr. Ian Rogers is working on some groundbreaking research that could provide a solution for those in need of kidney transplants. 

With a team of researchers at Mount Sinai’s Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Dr. Rogers is working on the creation of a bioartificial kidney that can be used for transplantation. With thousands of kidney transplants required every year in Canada, this research could mean greater survival rates for those suffering from organ damage. 

In order to create a bioartificial kidney, the research team must first remove all existing cells from a kidney that is no longer functional. Following this, they replace them with new, healthy cells derived from stem cells. This procedure allows the researchers to take advantage of the kidney matrix, which helps to replicate the organ formation process and produce a functional kidney that can be used in an organ transplant.

This is a pioneering use for stem cells, as the creation of a new organ has yet to be successful performed. Insception supports Dr. Rogers’ research and hopes that his team sees positive results. 

Source: http://www.lunenfeld.ca/about-us/discovery-corner-stories/copy_of_building-spare-parts