California, USA (CU)_ Dialysis, a costly and sometimes risky procedure, is necessary on a regular basis for individuals with renal disease. However, scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have successfully invented and demonstrated an implantable bioartificial kidney that operates without the use of immunosuppressive medications or blood thinners. The Kidney Project received a $650,000 prize from KidneyX for demonstrating the first functioning prototype of their implanted artificial kidney, bringing the concept closer to reality.
KidneyX is a public-private partnership between the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) that aims to expedite innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disorders. Shuvo Roy, PhD of UC San Francisco and William Fissell, MD of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) are the principal investigators.
The gadget is composed of two fundamental components…
