Nephrology Research

Our researchers are on the cutting-edge of investigating the causes and potential therapies for kidney diseases with a particular focus in research involving tuberous sclerosis complex. Through their work, researchers are better able to understand how these diseases have a unique effect on the pediatric population.

Our Research

• Basic and clinical research to understand the fundamental underpinnings of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) renal disease
• Treatments to preserve renal function for vulnerable TSC population
• Neonatal nephrology
• Pathophysiology of sickle cell nephropathy
• How APOL1 risk alleles influence the development of this disease in patients with sickle cell anemia
• Application of engineering principles to nephrology with ongoing research in sensors
• Onco-nephrology and hypertension
• IgA nephropathy and Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)

Clinical Trials

If you are interested in participating in a nephrology clinical trial, please view our list of current and active trials.

Recent Publications

• "Progress in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Renal Disease" Critical Reviews in Oncogenesis
• "Indocyanine Green-Guided Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Pediatric Renal Tumors" Journal of Pediatric Surgery
• "Maternal Hypertension Disorders and Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury: Results from the AWAKEN Study" American Journal of Perinatology 
• "IgA Vasculitis with Nephritis: Update of Pathogenesis with Clinical Implications" Pediatric Nephrology
• "Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Who Develop End-Stage Kidney Disease Continue to Experience Poor Survival - A 19-Year United States Renal Data System Study" British Journal of Haematology