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Current Research Studies

Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Pediatric Human Tissue

Pediatric Human Tissue

Phase: Registry

What is the goal of the study?

The purpose of this study is to collect pediatric tissue and perform mechanical properties testing to create a databank of tissue properties

Who can participate in the study?

Patients seen at the Seattle Children's Hospital and require surgical procedure(s) at the urology department involving tissue resection. Includes ages 0-26 years old. Patients who have had prior surgeries involving the tissue sampling area may also be included.

Study Team:

PI (Study Doctor): Nicolas Fernandez
Study Team Member: Maya Gopalan, [email protected]

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