3月15日13時に第15期公募情報を公開いたしました。
4月1日13時より応募者登録サイトへの登録が可能です。
Information on the 15th call for applications was opened at 13:00 on 15 March.
Applicants can register on the registration website from 1 April at 13:00.
Why do kidneys fail and how do they regenerate?
Kidneys are an essential part of the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid-base balance, and regulation of blood pressure. They serve the body as a natural filter for the blood, removing wastes from the circulatory system.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years. The most common causes of CKD are diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis. Recently, an increasing number of patients suffer from CKD, and the economic impact of CKD has become a social problem as a result.
One reason for the increase of CKD patients is the lack of effective treatment.
Today I will introduce our recent findings about the regenerative mechanism of kidneys, particularly the identification of cells responsible for regeneration. Deeper understanding about the cells will bring further clues to successful therapeutic applications.