A center focused on improving research for chronic kidney disease.
Official title: Washington University Chronic KidneyDisease National Resource Center
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10915649 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers find new ways to understand and treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) by giving them access to special tools and expertise that can speed up their discoveries, which ultimately benefits people living with CKD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $904,769 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137332-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915649 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or those at risk of developing it.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute kidney injury or those without chronic kidney disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Washington University Chronic Kidney Disease National Resource Center aims to enhance research on chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects nearly 15% of the U.S. population. This center will provide access to advanced techniques in genetics and metabolism that are often unavailable to researchers due to cost and expertise limitations. It will consist of multiple cores, including one that validates genetic variants using CRISPR technology and another that offers metabolic consultations. By facilitating these resources, the center hopes to accelerate discoveries in CKD research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing advanced genetic techniques like CRISPR have shown promise in similar areas, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Humphreys, Benjamin D. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Humphreys, Benjamin D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.