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Heather H. Ward

Novo Nordisk (United States)

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Elevated glucose in kidney organoids induces tissue-intrinsic inflammation driving epithelial detachment

Giulia Spennati, Nicole Vo, Mary C. Regier, Heather H. Ward, Vivek Das, Anil Karihaloo, Benjamin Freedman

This study shows that high glucose in kidney organoids causes inflammation and epithelial detachment, which can be reversed by targeting cytokines and signaling pathways.

Stem Cell Reports · Sep 17, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology