The Developmental Biology of the Urogenital Tract Program encompasses studies that focus on fundamental cellular biology of the urogenital tract (bladder and prostate) and on mechanisms through which they develop. Specific areas of study in urology are as follows:
- Stem cells and cell fate specification
- Differentiation of the bladder and prostate epithelia
- Innervation of the urogenital system during development
- Mesenchymal/epithelial interactions
- Smooth muscle specification and differentiation
- Vascularization
- Roles of intercellular signals and extracellular matrix in development
For more information, contact Dr. Deborah Hoshizaki, hoshizakid@mail.nih.gov, Kidney and Urogenital Development Program Director and Kidney Regeneration and Repair Program Director
