Events
Jun 24, 2021
Seminar Series on Human Embryonic Development, Stem Cells & Developmental Genomics
School of Biomedical Sciences is pleased to invite you to join the Seminar Series on Human Embryonic Development, Stem Cells & Developmental Genomics as follows:
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 am
Format: Conduct via ZOOM
ZOOM Link: https://bit.ly/3wCcCAW
Meeting ID: 974 9855 1706
Passcode: 503774
Date |
Title of Talk |
Speaker |
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Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
Developmental strategizing towards kidney disease |
Professor Andrew (Andy) McMahon |
Professor Andrew (Andy) McMahon
W. M. Keck Provost and University Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, and Biological Sciences, and Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC, USA
Title: “Developmental strategizing towards kidney disease”
Abstract: Our interest lies in identifying the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying kidney development. Insight here can enable development of new approaches to treat kidney disease. I will discuss recent studies applying single cell approaches to characterize the mouse and human kidney and kidney organoids screens for drugs to block cyst formation in polycystic kidney disease.
Biography: Professor Andrew (Andy) McMahon is the W. M. Keck Provost and University Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, and Biological Sciences, and Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC. His group was the first to identify key signals coordinating cell interactions directing the assembly of several mammalian organ systems—research that led to a biotechnology startup and the first drug treatment for an invasive form of skin cancer. Current research focuses on understanding the development, injury, and repair of the mammalian kidney to prevent and treat renal disease.
ALL ARE WELCOME
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