Research

Pediatric Nephrology

The Pediatric Nephrology Department has been actively involved in various research projects over the years including investigations in the areas of diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and clinical outcomes of kidney transplantation in children. A new study on identification of genetic factors responsible for familial nephrotic syndrome and FSGS has been recently initiated. Click on the links below to learn more about these ongoing projects.

Current projects:

Familial Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS
Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder
Growth in the Post Renal Transplant Period
Pediatric Hypertension
The Role of Quantitative PCR Based Assays in BK Virus Infection