Chronic Kidney Disease Biopsy Center at Boston (KPMP recruitment site)
Official title: Boston Chronic Kidney Disease Research Biopsy Center
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11373000 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Boston center helps researchers study kidney disease by collecting kidney biopsy samples from patients with CKD to better understand causes and progression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $799,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DK133092-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11373000 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with chronic kidney disease, particularly linked to hypertension or diabetes, who are eligible for kidney biopsy and consent to participate.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose CKD is not related to hypertension or diabetes or who are not eligible for biopsy may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports Boston Medical Center to serve as a CKD patient recruitment site for the Kidney Precision Medicine Project, using real kidney tissue and advanced molecular analyses to uncover how CKD related to hypertension and diabetes develops. Patients may contribute biopsy samples and clinical data to help researchers map disease pathways and improve future care. The work involves collaboration across four local hospitals to enroll participants and maintain safety and quality standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more precise diagnoses and personalized treatments for people with CKD.
How similar studies have gone: Similar multi-site CKD recruitment efforts have enhanced understanding of disease mechanisms through human tissue analysis.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waikar, Sushrut S. — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Waikar, Sushrut S.
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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.