Ricardo Laboratory
Kidney Regeneration and Stem Cell
Welcome to the Ricardo Lab
Our research focuses on the development of stem cell-based therapies and/or therapeutic factors that may repair damaged kidneys and prevent or reverse the progression of chronic kidney disease.
We're part of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, a member of the Development & Stem Cells Program and the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology.
Professor Sharon Ricardo
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Our research
Kidney disease is a widespread and debilitating health issue facing millions of people worldwide. The progression to end-stage renal disease is now a critical health issue where the incidence is rising rapidly at a rate of around 6-8% per year. Our research focuses on the development of stem cell-based therapies and/or growth factors that may repair damaged kidney tissues and reverse the development of scarring, thereby reducing the need for kidney dialysis or organ transplantation.
Lab members
We are committed to excellence in research.
Join Our Lab
We're always interested in collaborating with bright and motivated researchers, clinicians and industry. Whether you want to research, study or partner with us to accelerate our discoveries, find out about the work we do.