Birth weight, adult weight and podocyte depletion. [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Bertram (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr James Armitage ,  Prof Mary Black ,  Prof Wendy Hoy

Brief description A major role of our kidneys is to filter our blood. A key cell type in our kidney filters is an octopus-shaped cell known as the podocyte. If we are not born with enough podocytes, or if the filters grow too large after birth due for example to excessive weight gain, the podocytes cannot adequately filter the blood, and this can lead to kidney disease. We will measure podocyte endowment at birth, and assess the effects of weight gain and loss after birth on podocyte features and kidney health.

Funding Amount $AUD 796,252.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant