NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumnus Takanori Takebe Receives 2023 ISSCR Outstanding Young Investigator Award

Dr. Takebe received the NYSCF – Robertson Investigator Award for his pioneering work in understanding liver disease by creating liver organoids – 3D avatars of human liver tissue – from stem cells. With these liver organoids, Dr. Takebe aims to understand exactly how liver diseases form and progress, as well as develop strategies to better treat them.