Defining the central role of podocyte depletion in the development, progression and management of glomerular disease [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Bertram (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Nikolic-Paterson ,  Prof Kate Denton

Brief description Podocytes are key cellular components of the kidney’s filtration barrier. Podocyte depletion (cell loss or injury) is a key event in most forms of kidney disease. We will investigate interactions between podocyte depletion and two major risk factors for kidney disease (diabetes and hypertension), assess whether podocyte depletion influences therapeutic outcomes, and commence efforts to develop podocyte-specific therapies.

Funding Amount $AUD 707,407.44

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant