Li lab published a preprint in bioRxiv entitled “Generation of kidney ureteric bud and collecting duct organoids that recapitulate kidney branching morphogenesis.” In this research article, an expandable, 3D branching ureteric bud (UB) organoid culture model has been generated. The UB organoid can be derived from primary UB progenitors from mouse and human fetal kidneys, or Read More…

Li lab published an article entitled “Epigenetic Regulation of Kidney Progenitor Cells” in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine. In this review article, current understanding of epigenetic mechanisms involved in the cell fate determination of various kidney progenitor cells, including nephron progenitor cells, ureteric bud progenitor cells, and interstitial progenitor cells, have been summarized. And the potential contribution Read More…

Zhongwei Li secures funding from Dean’s Pilot Award to investigate the cell fate plasticity of kidney progenitor cells.

Welcome new lab members– Jing Wang and Tingman (Eva) Zhu. Both Jing and Eva are Master’s students in USC’s Translational Biotechnology program. Welcome!

Welcome new lab member– Jyun Hao Chen. Jyun Hao is a trainee in the Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy program funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state stem cell agency. Welcome!