We have shown that regenerative medicine techniques can be used to generate functional bladders that are durable. This suggests that regenerative medicine may one day be a solution to the shortage of donor organs in this country for those needing transplants.

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Building a solid organ like the liver in the lab is different and harder than with an organ like the bladder because solid organs are very vascular.

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It is rewarding when you can see the improved quality of life in these patients.

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