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Personal profile
Research Interests
My primary clinical interests are in the area of complex urinary tract reconstructive surgery in children with a special emphasis on hypospadias and the neurogenic bladder. My basic science focus is on tissue engineering of bladder tissue and bladder smooth muscle physiology.
Certifications and Licenses
| Pediatric Urology | |
| Urology |
Training Experience
| 1990 | Internship, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center |
| 1994 | Residency, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Northwestern Memorial Hospital) |
| 1996 | Fellowship, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Children’s Memorial Hospital) |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, MD, Northwestern University
… → 1988
Research interests keywords
- Bioengineering
- Bladder and Urinary Tract
- Urology
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Grants
- 4 Finished
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A Mechanistic Roadmap for Bladder Regeneration
Cheng, E. Y. (PD/PI)
6/1/06 → 5/31/07
Project: Research project
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A Mechanistic Roadmap for Bladder Regeneration
Cheng, E. Y. (PD/PI)
6/1/06 → 5/31/07
Project: Research project
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Bladder Tissue Engineering Through Nanotechnology
Cheng, E. Y. (PD/PI) & Stupp, S. (Co-PD/PI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
9/30/05 → 2/29/08
Project: Research project
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Bladder Tissue Engineering Through Nanotechnology
Cheng, E. Y. (PD/PI) & Stupp, S. (Co-PD/PI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
9/30/05 → 2/29/08
Project: Research project
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Continent catheterizable channels: Does “hitching” the bladder reduce complications?
Elliott, N. A., Yerkes, E. B., Hirsch, J., Jang, S., Meyer, T., Rosoklija, I., Chu, D. I., Bowen, D. K. & Cheng, E. Y., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Pediatric Urology. 21, 2, p. 420-425 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diagnostic Test Characteristics of Ultrasound-Based Hydronephrosis for Chronic Kidney Disease in Children and Adolescents With Myelomeningocele: Results From the UMPIRE and National Spina Bifida Patient Registry Cohort Studies
Chu, D. I., Liu, T., Williams, T., Mix, J., Ahn, J., Austin, J. C., Baum, M., Clayton, D., Jarosz, S., Joseph, D., Roth, E., Routh, J., Tu, D., Vasquez, E., Wallis, M. C., Wiener, J., Cheng, E., Yerkes, E. & Tanaka, S., Mar 1 2025, In: Journal of Urology. 213, 3, p. 341-348 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
Innovative use of physical therapy for pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction: Not just biofeedback!
Cheng, M. N., Ugaste, B. & Cheng, E. Y., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Pediatric Urology. 21, 1, p. 215-216 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multi-Stakeholder Opinion Statement on the Care of Individuals Born with Differences of Sex Development: Common Ground and Opportunities for Improvement
Cools, M., Cheng, E. Y., Hall, J., Alderson, J., Amies Oelschlager, A. M., Balen, A. H., Chan, Y. M., Geffner, M. E., Gravholt, C. H., Güran, T., Hoebeke, P., Lee, P., Magritte, E., Matos, D., Mcelreavey, K., Meyer-Bahlburg, H. F. L., Rink, R. C., Springer, A., Szymanski, K. M. & Vilain, E. & 4 others, , Apr 1 2025, In: Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 98, 2, p. 226-242 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations -
Perspectives of Young Men With Spina Bifida on Fertility Potential and Future Parenthood
Rague, J. T., Hirsch, J., Meyer, T., Streur, C., Rosoklija, I., Kielb, S. J., Cheng, E. Y., Bowen, D. K., Yerkes, E. B. & Chu, D. I., Jan 2025, In: Urology. 195, p. 66-73 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review