Michael Rendl, MD
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PROFESSOR | Cell, Developmental & Regenerative Biology
PROFESSOR | Dermatology
Research Topics
Developmental Biology, Morphogenesis, Regeneration, Stem Cells
Multi-Disciplinary Training Area
Development Regeneration and Stem Cells [DRS]
The Rendl Laboratory studies the formation and function of stem cell niches. Specifically, we utilize genetic mouse models for embryonic hair follicle formation and for adult hair growth and regeneration to uncover how specialized Dermal Papilla (DP) cells act as instructive niche cells for hair follicle stem cells. A major focus is also to define how DP cells acquire the hair-inducing cell fate in the first place that sets them apart from regular skin fibroblasts. Insights from these studies will reveal general mechanisms on how stem cell niches function and provide a platform for developing hair regenerative therapies. For more detailed information, please visit the Rendl Lab website.

MD, Medical University of Vienna

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rockefeller University

2014

Irma T. Hirschl Trust Research Award

2009

Research Career Development Award Dermatology Foundation

2002

Schrodinger Fellow of the Austrian Science Fund

2001

Max Kade Fellow of the Austrian Academy of Sciences

1999

AESCA Award for Dermatological Research

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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Rendl during 2023 and/or 2024. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Consulting or Other Professional Services: Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership

  • STEMSON THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION

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