Study: Protein plays dual roles in repairing kidney damage
VUMC researchers, including Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Drs. Fabian Bock, Roy Zent and colleagues, have discovered that a protein called Rac1 acts like a molecular switch to promote tubule repair.
Directorships celebrate VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners
VUMC recently held a Directorship Celebration to honor 23 leaders, including seven in the Department of Medicine, from across the enterprise in clinical care, research, education and administration.
VUMC nephrology fellow wins grant to study rare kidney disorder
Carty’s research focuses on nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, a rare kidney condition in which the body produces too much urine, leading to potentially dangerous dehydration.
VUMC discovery one step closer to treatment for kidney fibrosis
Study shows that deletion of EGFR from myeloid cells accelerated recovery from acute kidney injury and reduced subsequent fibrosis.
Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury
In a preclinical study conducted by Dr. Lauren Woodard (Nephrology and Hypertension) and colleagues, stem cells isolated from the urine of healthy donors stimulated regeneration of acutely injured kidney tissue.